About
A hybrid between Rhododendron ririei and another species, forming a large, broadly spreading, evergreen shrub with bold, broadly elliptic, dark green leaves and generous trusses of broadly bell-shaped, rich purple to mauve-pink flowers in early to mid-spring. A handsome and striking rhododendron for a sheltered, moist, acidic woodland garden.
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