RHODODENDRON 'Praecox'

RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS

Early mauve

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

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC

£24.00 each

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Any 3+ £22.00 each

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Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
Good to know
A cross between R. dauricum and R. ciliatum. Shallow planting is essential. Suitable as an informal hedge. Tolerant of more alkaline soil
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevils, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast.
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. 1855. I Davies, Ormskirk, Lancs
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron
Evergreen
Small leaves 1-5cm (½-2in) long.
Semi-evergreen
Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.

On occasion
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet

mauve
Patio / pot plants
Suitable for small gardens
Fully hardy
Entire
Oblanceolate
Height
1.2m (4ft)
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
Hedge
Ideal for hedging
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Sometimes low-growing. Produces trusses of 2 or 3 widely funnel-shaped flowers 4-4.5cm (1½-1¾in) across, at the shoot tips.
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 - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Scented foliage
Aromatic when crushed
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
Thrives in full sun. Shelter from strong winds
Partial shade
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
Rabbit Resistant