There are so many rhododendron hybrids to choose from that creating a list of our recommendations and specialities has to be determined by what grows best with us here at Burncoose in the woodland gardens.
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The plants on our list have three great attributes:-
- They are only small or medium sized plants suitable for smaller gardens.
- They are all tough, hardy and easy varieties to grow.
- Their display is exceptional with regards to either flower or scent.
If you have room for rhododendrons which will grow into large shrubs then our selection has to include the very best at Burncoose, 'Cornish Red', loderi 'King George', and 'Fastuosum flore pleno'.
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Rhododendron 'Fragrantissimum' & Michelia 'Touch of Pink' behind it.
2 to 3 Litre
£24.00
Also Large
£45.00
2 to 3 Litre
£24.00
2 to 3 Litre
£24.00
Available Early Spring 2026
Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
Very pale Rhododendron 'Augustini' flowers here with Rhododendron 'Albrechtii'
2 to 3 Litre
£24.00
Available late spring to early summer 2026
Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
2 to 3 Litre
£24.00
Many buds on this Rhododendron 'Kiochiro Wada'