Rhododendron 'Black Beauty' — Bushy

Overview

Rhododendron 'Black Beauty' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Rhododendron 'Black Beauty' 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 'Black Beauty' is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Rhododendron genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous shrubs or trees. It thrives in partial shade with an east- or west-facing aspect and prefers sheltered positions. This cultivar grows best in moist but well-drained, acidic loam soil. Suitable for woodland gardens and containers on shaded patios, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and flowers in spring. Cultivation involves mulching with leaf mould and propagation can be done by semi-ripe cuttings, layering, or grafting.

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 'Black Beauty' 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 'Black Beauty'

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