Rhododendron 'Helen Close' (Glenn Dale) (EA) — Bushy

Overview

Rhododendron 'Helen Close' (Glenn Dale) (EA) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Rhododendron 'Helen Close' (Glenn Dale) (EA) 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 'Helen Close' is an evergreen, bushy cultivar of the Rhododendron genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous shrubs or trees with simple leaves and funnel-shaped, bell-shaped, or tubular flowers. This cultivar thrives in moist but well-drained, acidic loam soil and prefers a sheltered position in partial shade, ideally facing east or west. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well suited to woodland gardens or containers on shaded patios. It requires protection from cold winds and is best propagated by semi-ripe cuttings, layering, or grafting, with spring being its season of interest.

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 'Helen Close' (Glenn Dale) (EA) 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 'Helen Close' (Glenn Dale) (EA)

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