Rhododendron scopulorum Magor's hardy form — Bushy

Overview

Rhododendron scopulorum Magor's hardy form is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Rhododendron scopulorum Magor's hardy form 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 scopulorum Magor's hardy form is a bushy evergreen cultivar within the Rhododendron genus, known for its simple leaves and funnel-shaped, bell-shaped, or tubular flowers that appear in short clusters. This cultivar thrives in partial shade, ideally in east- or west-facing, sheltered positions. It prefers moist but well-drained acidic loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H5. Suitable for woodland gardens or containers on shaded patios, it benefits from mulching with leaf mould and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings, layering, or grafting. Its season of interest is spring.

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 scopulorum Magor's hardy form 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 scopulorum Magor's hardy form

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