Azaleas and Rhododendrons, Certificate | Part time online | Warnborough College | United Kingdom
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Azaleas and Rhododendrons

4 days
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About

The aim of this course from Warnborough College is to develop a broadened knowledge of Azaleas and Rhododendrons, their cultivars and cultivation; and in doing so, provide a foundation upon which you can better pursue your interest in this fascinating group of plants.

Overview

Considered by many to be the very best plants a garden can offer, azaleas and rhododendrons are some of the most popular plants grown anywhere.

The Azaleas and Rhododendrons course from Warnborough College shows how to grow them to perfection, and builds your knowledge of varieties available, to give you a long lasting display of colour in the garden. Soils, weed control, feeding, pest and disease control, watering, landscape design and lots more are included over eight lessons.

Course 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.

Programme Structure

Lessons:

  • Review of the system of plant identification, general characteristics of the group, information contacts (i.e.: nurseries, seed, clubs etc.)
  • Culture - planting, staking, mulching, watering, pest and disease, feeding, pruning, protection from wind, salt, air etc.
  • Propagation - methods of propagating this group of plants; propagation of selected varieties.
  • Commonly grown varieties
  • Other important groups.
  • Lesser grown varieties.
  • Making the best use of these plants - in containers, in the ground, as indoor plants, growing and showing, growing for profit
  • Special Assignment - on one selected plant or group

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 4 days

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • You can start the course whenever is convenient for you.

Language

English

Delivered

Online
  • Self-paced

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    395 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 395 GBP for the full programme during 4 days.
  • National

    395 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 395 GBP for the full programme during 4 days.

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