About
This geographic rhododendron form, growing to 80-200cm, with foliage distinguishing it within the species. Characteristic blooms open in purple tones 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