| Common Name | Hairy Rhododendron |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Species | Hirsutum |
| Origin | European Alps (Austria, Italy, etc.) |
| Blooming | Spring to early summer with clusters of bell-shaped flowers. |
| Leaf Color | Dark green (densely hairy beneath) |
| Sunlight | Shade / Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Acidic peat-based mix (ericaceous soil), excellent drainage, strictly avoid calcareous substrates.
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use rainwater or distilled (low lime). Reduce in winter dormancy.
Bright indirect light or partial sun. Avoid scorching afternoon heat; prefers cool conditions.
Acidic rhododendron fertilizer, applied sparingly during active growth (spring/summer).
Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape; remove dead wood in spring.
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