About
A hybrid between Rhododendron oreodoxa var. fargesii and another species, forming a vigorous, broadly spreading, evergreen shrub with broadly elliptic, dark green leaves and trusses of broadly bell-shaped, pale pink to white flowers in early spring, combining the parent's early-flowering character with improved hardiness or flower size.
About the genus
Rhododendron can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or trees, with simple leaves, sometimes with a dense colourful indumentum of hairs on the lower side, and funnel-shaped, bell-shaped or tubular flowers that may be solitary or in short racemes
Plant details
Suggested usesWoodland gardens, specialist collections
Care notes
CultivationAcidic, moist, humus-rich soil in sheltered dappled shade
PruningAllow natural form. Deadhead if practical
PropagationSeed for species integrity. Cuttings also possible
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceRoot rot in poor drainage. Protect tender species from frost