RHODODENDRON 'Lem's Monarch'

RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS

Red in bud opening to huge stunning pink flower trusses with red edging fading to pale pink

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

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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.
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevils, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast.
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. 1965. Lem Halfdan, Seattle, Washington
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron
Evergreen
Thick-textured, pointed leaves
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)

Red in bud opening to pink with red edges
Fully hardy
Entire
Oblanceolate
Height
2.5m (8ft)
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
Tall Shrub
Vigorous, spreading shrub producing flowers in conical trusses
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
Summer 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