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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
    • Pests & Diseases
      Vine weevils, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. UK. 1934. Lionel de Rothschild, Exbury Gardens, Southampton, Hants.
    • Caerhays bred plants
    • Evergreen
    • Yellow
      Primrose yellow
    • Height
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
      Ideally pH 4.5-6.0
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.2m (4ft)
      		  
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    Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
    Rhododendron - Care Guide
    Rhododendron - Propagation
    Rhododendron - Video Spotlights
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
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    Varieties

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    • RHODODENDRON aberconwayi
    Variable in colour from white to pale pink.
     
    2 Litre
    £27.50
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    RHODODENDRON arboreum 'Tony Schilling'
    Pink
     
    1 Litre
    £27.50
    RHODODENDRON arboreum var. roseum
    Fawn to white indumentum
     
    1 Litre
    £27.50
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    RHODODENDRON hyperythrum
    Small – white flowers with red flecks
     
    1 Litre
    £15.00
    RHODODENDRON protistum var. giganteum
    Pink to purple. Buff indumentum on older leaves. The largest growing of all Rhododendron
     
    1.5 Litre
    £27.50
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    RHODODENDRON augustinii
    Striking blue flowers. A must for any woodland garden
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    RHODODENDRON bauhiniiflorum
    Lemon-yellow flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
    RHODODENDRON burmanicum
    Semi-dwarf rhododendron. Greenish-yellow flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
    RHODODENDRON decorum
    Great white rhododendron
    Strongly fragrant white or pink tinged flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
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    RHODODENDRON desquematum
    A very showy erect growing species with masses of bright mauve flowers with darker markings
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    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.
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    RHODODENDRON hippophaeoides
    Grey-green leaves and lavender or rose coloured flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    • Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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