About

This naturally occurring rhododendron, growing to 100-400cm, with a natural form with distinctive leaves. Clusters characteristic of the species open in yellow tones in spring to early summer.

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 soil in sheltered dappled shade
PruningAllow natural form. Deadhead if practical
PropagationSeed for species integrity. Cuttings possible
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceRoot rot in poor drainage