Rhododendron rubiginosum 'Album' — Bushy

Overview

Rhododendron rubiginosum 'Album' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Rhododendron rubiginosum 'Album' 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 rubiginosum 'Album' is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the Rhododendron genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous shrubs or trees. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with an east or west-facing aspect and prefers sheltered conditions. It grows best in moist but well-drained acidic loam soil. Suitable for woodland gardens or containers on shaded patios, it is hardy to UK zone H5. The plant is best cultivated in dappled shade with a mulch of leaf mould and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings, layering, or grafting. It 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 rubiginosum 'Album' 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 rubiginosum 'Album'

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