About
This geographic rhododendron form, growing to 80-200cm, with foliage distinguishing it within the species. Characteristic blooms open in spring.
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 usesSpecialist collections
Care notes
CultivationAcidic, moist, well-drained soil in dappled shade
PruningAllow natural form
PropagationSeed or layering
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceEnsure good drainage