RHODODENDRON 'Fragrantissimum'
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RHODODENDRON 'Fragrantissimum'
RHODODENDRON SCENTED
Probably the most highly scented rhododendron, large white flowers tinged pink. Our choice as the best rhododendron for the conservatory or cool greenhouse
£30.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £25.00 each
also Large
£45.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Burncoose speciality
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Good to know
R. edgeworthii x R. formosum. Shallow planting in lime-free soil is essential -
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevils, whiteflies, scale insects, caterpillars, aphids, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. 1868. W. Rollisson & Sons, Upper Tooting, London -
Rhododendrons
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Rhododendron
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EvergreenHairy, corrugated, medium-sized leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long.
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White
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Oblanceolate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightLax habit. produces trusses of up to 4 broadly funnel-shaped flowers 6cm (2½in) long with yellow throats and brown anthers
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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.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowersSpicy, nutmeg scented.
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Scented Rhododendrons
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous lovingIdeally pH 4.5-6.0
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
Shelter from strong winds -
Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Rhododendron - Care Guide
- Pruning
- Pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dwarf Rhododendrons for smaller spaces - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead Heading
- Dead Heading - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Killing
- Pests and Diseases
- Drought issues - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Honey Fungus - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintenance - fallen tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Further Reading
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Rhododendron - Propagation
- Growing from seed
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- Propagation Program - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Growing from cuttings
- Propagation by taking semi-ripe cuttings - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Propagation by layering - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Propagation by other means
- Making a hybrid - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Making a hairy or scaly cross - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Caerhays bred 'Red Centurian'
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Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
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