Rhododendron (Angelo Group) 'Solent Swan' — Bushy

Overview

Rhododendron (Angelo Group) 'Solent Swan' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Rhododendron (Angelo Group) 'Solent Swan' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include woodland gardens and containers on shaded patios.

About

Rhododendron (Angelo Group) 'Solent Swan' is an evergreen cultivar of the Rhododendron genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous shrubs or trees with simple leaves and funnel-shaped, bell-shaped, or tubular flowers. This bushy plant thrives in partial shade, ideally in east- or west-facing, sheltered locations. It prefers moist but well-drained acidic loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H5. Suitable for woodland gardens or containers on shaded patios, it is best cultivated with a mulch of leaf mould in dappled shade and flowers in spring.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Rhododendron

Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Acid
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Rhododendron (Angelo Group) 'Solent Swan' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Woodland gardens, Containers on shaded patios

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rhododendron (Angelo Group) 'Solent Swan'

Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings, Layering, Grafting
Pest resistance: Vine weevil, Rhododendron leafhopper, Pieris lacebug, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Aphids
Disease resistance: Powdery mildews, Rhododendron petal blight, Rhododendron bud blast, Silver leaf, Honey fungus