About
A wild species rhododendron with unusually incurved (incurvum) leaf margins, forming a medium-sized, compact, evergreen shrub with elliptic, dark green leaves and clusters of funnel-shaped, white to pale pink flowers in spring. A distinctive and choice wild rhododendron for a sheltered woodland garden.
About the genus
Pterostylis are terrestrial orchids with tubers producing small rosettes of round to linear leaves. Solitary, hood-shaped green and brown flowers are borne on spikes from each rosette
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally.
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.