About
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Lord Aberconway's rhododendron, is an evergreen shrub to 1�4 m with distinctive, leathery leaves. In spring to early summer, it bears clusters of funnel-shaped flowers in white or pink with contrasting spots � a refined and ornamental species for a sheltered, acid-soil woodland garden.
About the genus
Rhododendron are evergreen or deciduous shrubs and trees with simple leaves and funnel-shaped, bell-shaped or tubular flowers � solitary or in short racemes � in a vast range of colours. They include azaleas and are essential shrubs for sheltered, moist, acid-soil woodland gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesWoodland gardens, specialist collections
Care notes
CultivationAcidic, moist, humus-rich soil in sheltered dappled shade
PruningAllow natural form. Deadhead if practical
PropagationSeed for species integrity. Cuttings also possible
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceRoot rot in poor drainage. Protect tender species from frost