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    RHODODENDRON
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    RHODODENDRON

    Scented Rhododendrons suitable for conservatory or cool greenhouse are marked with an asterisk.

    Syn. Azalea.

    Genus of more than 1000 species of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs from Europe, Asia, Australasia and North America, particularly southwestern China, Tibet, Burma, northern India and New Guinea.

    Evergreen rhododendrons vary greatly in size and usually have bell-shaped flowers with 10 stamens.

    Azaleas have smaller, thinner leaves and are generally medium-sized shrubs with smaller, funnel-shaped flowers with, usually, 5 stamens.

    The problem rhododendron, vigorous hybrids of R. ponticum, which is colonizing large areas has been given the name R x superponticum and is subject to EU legislation under the "Invasive Alien Species Regulation".

    Garden location should have suitably acidic soil.

     

     

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Burncoose speciality
      See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
    • Pests & Diseases
      Vine weevils, whiteflies, scale insects, caterpillars, aphids, powdery mildew, bud blast, honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. UK. pre 1937. Lord Aberconway, Bodnant, N. Wales.
    • Rhododendrons
    • Rhododendron
    • Evergreen
      Neat, elliptic-obovate, hairless leaves 3-9cm (1¼-3½in) long, with a metallic, grey-green sheen.
    • Orange
      Light orange tinged with rose
    • Tubular
      Narrowly tubular-bell-shaped
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Erect shrub. Produces loose trusses of up to 6 pendent, waxy flowers 2.5-3.5cm (1-1½in) long
    • 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 - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented foliage
      Aromatic leaves
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
      Ideally pH 4.5-6.0
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds.
    • Partial shade
      Open situation to avoid powdery mildew.
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
      		  
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    Varieties

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    • RHODODENDRON 'Bert's Own'
    Highly scented creamy-white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £30.00
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    RHODODENDRON 'Countess of Haddington'
    Scented white flowers flushed pale pink
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
    Also Large
    £40.00
    RHODODENDRON crassum
    Late scented white
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
    RHODODENDRON edgeworthii 'Logan's Surprise'
    Scented white flowers with pink edges.
     
    Large
    £45.00
    RHODODENDRON formosum
    Semi-dwarf rhododendron. (Syn. Gibsonii) - white striped pink,lightly scented
     
    2 Litre
    £30.00
    RHODODENDRON 'Fragrantissimum'
    Probably the most highly scented rhododendron, large white flowers tinged pink. Our choice as the best rhododendron for the conservatory or cool greenhouse
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
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    Also Large
    £45.00
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    RHODODENDRON 'Harry Tagg'
    Fragrant white flowers tinged pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £30.00
    RHODODENDRON johnstoneanum
    Creamy-white scented
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    RHODODENDRON 'Lady Alice Fitzwilliam'
    Pink buds opening white, scented
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £30.00
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    RHODODENDRON lindleyi
    A straggly upright habit but one of the most beautiful and scented rhododendrons when in flower. Pure white in trusses of 3 or 5 flowers
     
    Large only
    £45.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
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    RHODODENDRON 'Michael's Pride'
    Strong yellow in bud fading to cream when fully open
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
    RHODODENDRON moupinense
    Flowers white or pink with a sweet scent
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
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    RHODODENDRON polyandrum
    White scented
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
    RHODODENDRON 'Princess Alice'
    White flushed pink, fragrant
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
    RHODODENDRON 'Saffron Queen'
    Canary-yellow, bushy habit
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
    Large
    £45.00
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    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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