Rhododendron (PJM Group) 'Checkmate' — Bushy

Overview

Rhododendron (PJM Group) 'Checkmate' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Rhododendron (PJM Group) 'Checkmate' 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 (PJM Group) 'Checkmate' is an evergreen, bushy cultivar within the Rhododendron genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous shrubs or trees. It thrives in partial shade, ideally in east- or west-facing, sheltered locations with moist but well-drained acidic loam soil. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H5 and is well suited to woodland gardens or containers on shaded patios. It flowers in spring and benefits from cultivation in dappled shade with mulching using leaf mould.

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 (PJM Group) 'Checkmate' 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 (PJM Group) 'Checkmate'

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