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  • RHODODENDRON 'Polaris'
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MICHELIA x foggii 'Jack Fogg' and RHODODENDRON 'Polaris'
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    RHODODENDRON 'Polaris'

    RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS

    ('Hachmann's Polaris') - carmine-red in bud opening to pink marked with green
     
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    • Burncoose speciality
      See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
    • Good to know
      Syn. 'Hachman's Polaris'. Shallow planting is essential. A good tub subject
    • Pests & Diseases
      Vine weevils, scale insects, powdery mildew, bud blast, honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Germany. Hans Hachmann
    • Rhododendrons
    • Rhododendron
    • Evergreen
    • Red
      Carmine red opening to pink
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Oblanceolate
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      To 50cm (20in)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Compact, domed shrub. Produces trusses of bell-shaped flowers
    • 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
      Better blooming in full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        to 50cm (20in)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    For healthy growth and flowering of ericaceous plants, Azalea, Rhododendron & Shrub Fertiliser is perfect for acid-loving plants.
    0.9 kg
    £12.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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