Distance Learning Rhododendrons and Azalea Course
"Learn to grow azaleas and rhododendrons to perfection"
Understand 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.
Lesson Content
There are eight lessons as outlined below, in this course, each requiring about around 10 or more hours of work. Overall, the course can be completed in around 100 hours.
1. Introduction.
Nature and scope of Rhododendrons
Nature and scope of Azaleas (Evergreen and Deciduous)
Review of the system of plant identification
Pronouncing plant names
Classification of Rhododendrons and sub genera
Information contacts (i.e.: nurseries, seed, clubs etc.)
2. Culture
Adjusting soil
Fertilising
Watering
Pests and Diseases on Rhododendrons and Azaleas
Potting media
Maintaining plants grown in containers
3. Propagation.
Cutting Propagation of Rhododendrons and Azaleas
Factors affecting propagation success
Using Hormones for cutting propagation
Propagation of selected varieties (variations in propagating different types)
Propagation by layering.
Types of cuttings
Care of cuttings
4. The most Commonly Grown Varieties of Azaleas.
R. arborescens -a very popular species
Kurume hybrids
Mollis hybrids
Other deciduous hybrids
Azaleodendrons
Uses for Azaleas
5. Most Commonly Grown Varieties of Rhododendrons.
Scope
Rock Rhododendrons
Vireyas
Other tropical Rhododendrons
Hybrids
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.
Garden Design with Azaleas and Rhododendrons
Step by Step Design
Creating a Garden Room
Managing colour in your design
Bonsai
Rock Gardens
Container Growing
Forcing flowers
8. Special Assignment. On one selected plant or group.
Duration 100 hours
What qualification will I achieve for completing this course?
This is an individual module course. The individual module courses are 100 hour long usually and can be taken on their own or as part of a larger program of study.
If you wish to take an individual module course as a stand alone course, you can elect to sit an optional exam at the end of it.
If you successfully pass the exam and all assignments, you will receive a Statement of Attainment. You can take examinations at a time and location to suit you. If you enrol, you will be sent further information on how to arrange examinations at the end of the course.
If you do not wish to take the exam, you will receive a Course Completion letter when you have passed all assignments.
There is an assignment at the end of each lesson. So for example, if an individual module course contains ten lessons, you will need to complete ten assignments. Assignments can be sent to us via email, post or fax.
Other qualifications, such as certificates, diplomas etc may require examinations to be taken as part of the overall assessment process.
You can find further information on the examinations process by clicking on the “Enrolment” link above.
You can find further information on other courses by clicking on the “Courses” link above.
More Information on ACS Distance Education and our courses
Who are our tutors?
Our tutors are all highly experienced and professional, knowledgeable in their field of study. We have staff from around the world, enabling us to gain a wide variety of perspectives. We have a school in the UK and in Australia. If you would like to have a look at our tutors, then click on the “The School” in the boxes above and choose “The Staff” option.
Sample Course Notes
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What learning method should I choose?
We offer three learning methods – e-learning, correspondence and online. If you are not sure which is the right choose for you, then click on the “Enrolment” box above, then “Learning Methods.”
How Long will it take to complete the course?
This obviously varies from student to student. Some students will have more time for study than others. Some students may work quicker than others, so it is an individual thing. We estimate that most students will take, for example, 4 – 6 months to complete a 100 hour individual module, but we allow up to 12 months for you to complete it.
Longer courses will obviously take longer. You can find more information on the length of time required and so on the “Enrolment” box, then selecting “Terms and Conditions of Enrolment.”
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I don’t think this is the right course for me.
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Home Study Azaleas and Rhododendrons Course
"Learn to grow azaleas and rhododendrons to perfection"
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 course 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.
