RHODODENDRON 'Halfdan Lem'

RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS

Large deep red flowers and dark glossy leaves

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£24.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £22.00 each

also Large

Pot size - 5 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£45.00 each

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Flowering

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Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
Good to know
Shallow planting is essential. Prefers plenty of light.
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevils, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast.
Place of origin
Garden origin. 1967. USA. H. Lem, Seattle, Washington
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron
Evergreen
Large leaves, 15-45cm (6-18in) long.
Red
Deep red, fading to pink in full sun.
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Entire
Oblanceolate
Height
2.5m (8ft)
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
Tall Shrub
Very vigorous, lax shrub. Produces tight trusses of broadly funnel-shaped, wavy-edged flowers 9cm (3½in) across
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)
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