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    RHODODENDRON
    RHODODENDRON
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    RHODODENDRON

    Scented Rhododendrons suitable for conservatory or cool greenhouse are marked with an asterisk.

    Syn. Azalea.

    Genus of more than 1000 species of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs from Europe, Asia, Australasia and North America, particularly southwestern China, Tibet, Burma, northern India and New Guinea.

    Evergreen rhododendrons vary greatly in size and usually have bell-shaped flowers with 10 stamens.

    Azaleas have smaller, thinner leaves and are generally medium-sized shrubs with smaller, funnel-shaped flowers with, usually, 5 stamens.

    The problem rhododendron, vigorous hybrids of R. ponticum, which is colonizing large areas has been given the name R x superponticum and is subject to EU legislation under the "Invasive Alien Species Regulation".

    Garden location should have suitably acidic soil.

     

     

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Burncoose speciality
      See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
    • Good to know
      Shallow planting in lime-free soil is essential. Introduced into UK by George Forrest (1873-1932) in 1913.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Vine weevils, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast.
    • Place of origin
      Tibet, China, Burma
    • Rhododendrons
    • Rhododendron
    • Evergreen
      Very large oblong to lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 75cm (30in) long with a smooth silver to buff indumentum beneath
    • Cream
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
      Borderline
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Or small tree. Produces trusses of 20-30 widely bell-shaped flowers 5cm (2in) long marked crimson inside
    • Tree
    • Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
      Borderline
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
      Ideally pH 4.5-6.0
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
      		  
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
    Rhododendron - Care Guide
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    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
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    View Planting Combinations
    ACER palmatum dissectum 'Viridis' and RHODODENDRON sinogrande
    ACER pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' and RHODODENDRON sinogrande
    ATHROTAXIS and RHODODENDRON sinogrande
    CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum and RHODODENDRON sinogrande
    CORYLOPSIS sinensis 'Spring Purple' and RHODODENDRON sinogrande
    ERIOBOTRYA deflexa and RHODODENDRON sinogrande
    FAGUS sylvatica 'Pendula' and RHODODENDRON sinogrande
    MAGNOLIA 'Apollo' and RHODODENDRON sinogrande
    MAGNOLIA sargentiana var robusta and RHODODENDRON
    PODOCARPUS macrophyllus 'Aureus' and RHODODENDRON sinogrande
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    RHODODENDRON sinogrande and SCHEFFLERA pauciflora

    varieties of Rhododendron

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    • RHODODENDRON 'Hachmann's Finesse'
    Pure yellow
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    RHODODENDRON 'Hachmann's Metallica'
    Blue-purple flowers with a deep purple blotch
     
    Only Large
    £40.00
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    RHODODENDRON 'Halfdan Lem'
    Large deep red flowers and dark glossy leaves
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    Also Large
    £45.00
    RHODODENDRON 'Hallelujah'
    Rose-red flowers in dense trusses
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    Also Large
    £45.00
    RHODODENDRON 'Halopeanum'
    Clear pink flowers. Interesting bark on mature plants.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
    Large only
    £45.00
    RHODODENDRON 'High Sheriff'
    Pink in bud, opening to pale pink, almost white bell-shaped flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    Available again from March 2026
    New stock in early spring.
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    RHODODENDRON 'Hoppy'
    Semi-dwarf rhododendron. Pale lilac fading to white spotted yellow, yak. Hybrid
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £27.50
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    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.
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    RHODODENDRON 'Horizon Monarch'
    Red in bud opening yellow with small red flares
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £24.00
    Also Large
    £45.00
    RHODODENDRON 'Invitation'
    Pink-tinted cream flowers.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
    RHODODENDRON loderi 'King George'
    Soft pink in bud opening to pure white, highly scented
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    Also Large
    £45.00
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