RHODODENDRON 'Cornish Red'

RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS

The tallest growing of all the Cornish woodland rhododendrons. Can reach 60-80 feet in maturity with large trusses of reddish-purple flowers

Large only

Pot size - 5 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC

£45.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

Flowering

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Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
Good to know
Shallow planting is essential.
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevils, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast.
Place of origin
Possibly from 'Smithii' ( a cross between R. arboreum and R. ponticum made at Kingston-upon-Thames, later the Veitch nursery) or the same cross made at Randall's nursery, St Austell, Cornwall
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron
Evergreen
Red
Reddish purple flowers
Woodland garden
Fully hardy
Entire
Oblanceolate
Height
To 12m (39ft)
Spread
To 4m (13ft)
Tall Shrub
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 - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Spring Seasonal Interest
Acid / ericaceous loving
Ideally pH 4.5-6.0
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Humus-rich
Neutral to acid soil
Full sun
Shelter from strong winds
Partial shade
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
Rabbit Resistant