About
A hybrid between Rhododendron catawbiense and another species, producing a vigorous, broadly domed, evergreen shrub with large, glossy, dark green leaves and dense trusses of funnel-shaped flowers in spring, combining R. catawbiense's excellent cold-hardiness with improved flower colour or form from the other parent.
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