Rhododendron Dramatic Dark ('Hachdram'PBR) — Bushy

Overview

Rhododendron Dramatic Dark ('Hachdram'PBR) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Rhododendron Dramatic Dark ('Hachdram'PBR) 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 Dramatic Dark ('Hachdram' PBR) is a bushy evergreen cultivar within the Rhododendron genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous shrubs or trees. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with a preference for east- or west-facing, sheltered aspects. It requires 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 in dappled shade with mulching of leaf mould. Interest is provided in both spring and winter seasons.

About the genus

Rhododendron, from Ancient Greek ῥόδον (rhódon), meaning "rose", and δένδρον (déndron), meaning "tree", is a very large genus of about 1,024 species of woody plants in the heath family (Ericaceae). They can be either evergreen or deciduous.

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 Dramatic Dark ('Hachdram'PBR) 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 Dramatic Dark ('Hachdram'PBR)

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