About
A compact Yak rhododendron, growing to 60-100cm, with a tight dome with recurved, silvery-backed leaves. Rounded trusses from pink buds appear in mid to late spring. 'Yaku Fairy' is a fine selection.
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 usesRock gardens, containers, small borders
Care notes
CultivationAcidic, moist, well-drained soil in dappled shade
PruningDeadhead trusses. Naturally compact
PropagationLayer branches or semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistancePest-resistant and robust
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free