Rhododendron 'Black Satin' — Bushy

Overview

Rhododendron 'Black Satin' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Rhododendron 'Black Satin' 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 Satin' is an evergreen shrub cultivar within the Rhododendron genus, known for its bushy habit. Like others in its genus, it thrives best in moist but well-drained acidic loam soils, ideally in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, such as east- or west-facing positions. This cultivar is suitable for woodland gardens or containers on shaded patios, offering seasonal interest in spring. It requires cultivation in dappled shade with mulching of leaf mould and can be propagated 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 Satin' 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 Satin'

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