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Azaleas And Rhododendrons

Course CodeVHT106
Fee CodeS2
Duration (approx)100 hours
QualificationTo obtain formal documentation the optional exam(s) must be completed which will incur an additional fee of £30. Alternatively, a letter of completion may be requested.

Learn all about Rhododendrons and Azaleas

  • Learn to cultivate and use Azaleas and rhododendron
  • Understand the difference between them
  • Explore the various uses and applications of rhododendrons in the home garden.

 

 

Lesson Structure

There are 8 lessons in this course:

  1. Introduction
    • Introducing Rhododendrons
    • Introducing Azaleas
    • Indica and kurume hybrids
    • Deciduous mollis hybrids
    • Review of the system of plant identification
    • Classification of Azaleas and Rhododendrons-sub genera
    • Information and networking
    • contacts (i.e.: nurseries, seed, clubs etc.)
  2. Culture
    • Soils for Azaleas and Rhododendrons
    • Most Common pest and disease problems with Azaleas and Rhododendrons
    • Other cultural considerations
  3. Propagation
    • Methods of propagating azaleas and rhododendrons
    • Using root stimulating auxins
    • Propagation of different types
    • Layering, cuttings, seed
  4. The most Commonly Grown Varieties.
    • R. arborescens -a very popular species
    • Indica hybrids
    • Kurume hybrids
    • Mollis hybrids
    • Other deciduous hybrids
    • Azaleodendrons
    • Uses for Azaleas
  5. Other important groups.
    • Scope
    • Rock Rhododendrons
    • Vireyas
    • Other tropical Rhododendrons
    • Hybrids
    • Cultivated Rhododendron species
  6. Lesser Grown Varieties.
    • Obscure species
    • Varieties that have become less popular
    • Alpine Roses
    • Yak Hybrids
    • Lesser grown Azaleas
  7. Making the best use of these plants. In containers, in the ground, as indoor plants, growing and showing, growing for profit.
  8. Special Assignment
    • A study of one selected plant or group.

Aims

  • Discuss how Rhododendrons and Azaleas are classified.
  • Describe the general cultural requirements that are common to all Rhododendron species.
  • Select appropriate materials for propagation
  • Propagate Azaleas and Rhododendrons.
  • Describe species of azalea are most commonly grown.
  • Describe a range of common varieties of Rhododendrons.
  • Conduct valid research into lesser known varieties of Rhododendron and Azalea.
  • Determine various uses and applications of rhododendrons in the home garden.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge acquired for a specific group or individual plant in the Rhododendron group of plants.

GET TO KNOW THE FAMILY WHICH RHODODENDRONS BELONG TO - Watch the following video:

 

Who Will Benefit From This Course?

  • Nursery people in this field.
  • Those looking to gain employment within a nursery growing these species.
  • The enthusiast and hobbyist.

 

 

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