Rhododendron Caruso ('Hachcaru') — Bushy

Overview

Rhododendron Caruso ('Hachcaru') is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Rhododendron Caruso ('Hachcaru') 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 Caruso ('Hachcaru') is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Rhododendron genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous shrubs or trees with simple leaves that may have a thick, colourful layer of hairs underneath. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with an east- or west-facing aspect and prefers moist but well-drained, acidic loam soil. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for woodland gardens or containers on shaded patios. Best grown in sheltered locations, it benefits from mulching with 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 Caruso ('Hachcaru') 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 Caruso ('Hachcaru')

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