Rhododendron trichostomum deep form — Bushy, rounded

Overview

Rhododendron trichostomum deep form is a plant with a bushy, rounded habit in the genus Rhododendron, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Rhododendron trichostomum deep form grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include shrub borders, woodland gardens and acid-loving plant collections.

About

Rhododendron trichostomum deep form is an evergreen rhododendron with a rounded habit that flowers in the UK from April to June. It performs best in partial shade on north-facing, sheltered sites in moist, acid loam. Rated H5 (hardy), it is suited to shrub borders, woodland gardens and acid-loving plant collections.

About the genus

Rhododendron, from Ancient Greek ῥόδον (rhódon), meaning "rose", and δένδρον (déndron), meaning "tree", is a very large genus of about 1,024 species of woody plants in the heath family (Ericaceae). They can be either evergreen or deciduous. Most species are native to eastern Asia and the Himalayan region, but smaller numbers occur elsewhere in Asia, and in North America, Europe and Australia.

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In the garden

An evergreen member of the Ericaceae, Rhododendron trichostomum deep form carries its foliage year-round and produces its flowering display from April to June. Plants perform best where they receive partial shade and are protected from prevailing winds; a north-facing, sheltered aspect reduces exposure that can dry foliage. Set in a moisture-retentive loam with an acid pH, water regularly during establishment and keep the root-run consistently moist without waterlogging. H5 (hardy) indicates this form tolerates typical UK winters, but exposed sites increase the risk of winter desiccation so position and shelter matter more than absolute temperature rating. Place it in shrub borders, under the dappled shade of larger trees or within collections of acid-loving plants where soil conditions match its needs. Give Rhododendron trichostomum deep form a sheltered, north-facing spot so its evergreen leaves and spring flower buds are protected from drying winds and late frost.