RHODODENDRON formosum

RHODODENDRON SCENTED

Semi-dwarf rhododendron. (Syn. Gibsonii) - white striped pink,lightly scented

Pot size - 2 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£30.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £25.00 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 in lime-free soil is essential. Possibly to 1.2m (4ft) with age
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevils, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast.
Place of origin
Northeastern India, northwestern Burma
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron
Evergreen
White
Striped pink
Greenhouse / conservatory
Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter

Bright, filtered light
Patio / pot plants
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Half hardy (down to 0)
Height
To 1.2m (4ft)
Spread
To 1.2m (4ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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.
Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
Scented flowers
Scented Rhododendrons
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Acid / ericaceous loving
Ideally pH 4.5-6.0
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Humus-rich
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
Rabbit Resistant