Rhododendron 'Golden Wit' (rhododendron 'Golden Wit') — Bushy

Overview

Rhododendron 'Golden Wit' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Rhododendron 'Golden Wit' 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 'Golden Wit' is a bushy evergreen cultivar of the Rhododendron genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous shrubs or trees with simple leaves often hairy 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 in the UK to H5 and is suited to sheltered locations. Ideal for woodland gardens or containers on shaded patios, 'Golden Wit' flowers in spring and benefits from mulching with leaf mould. 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 'Golden Wit' 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 'Golden Wit'

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