Rhododendron 'Kit Stockman' — Bushy

Overview

Rhododendron 'Kit Stockman' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Rhododendron 'Kit Stockman' 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 'Kit Stockman' is a bushy evergreen cultivar within the Rhododendron genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous shrubs or trees. It thrives in moist but well-drained acidic loam soil and prefers partial shade, ideally in east- or west-facing, sheltered positions. This cultivar is hardy in the UK (H5) and is suitable for woodland gardens or containers on shaded patios. It is best grown in dappled shade with a mulch of leaf mould and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings, layering, or grafting. 'Kit Stockman' offers interest in both spring and winter seasons.

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 'Kit Stockman' 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 'Kit Stockman'

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