RHODODENDRON 'Black Magic'

RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS

Darkest deep red flowers

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

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC

£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
Bred from 'The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague' and 'Leo'. One of the darkest reds. Shallow planting is essential
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevil, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast
Place of origin
Garden origin. HE Greer, Oregon, USA, 1982
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron
Evergreen
Matte, dark green leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long
Red
Fully hardy
Entire
Oblanceolate
Height
1.5m (5ft)
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Upright habit. Freely blooming trusses of up to 12 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 - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°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
Partial shade
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
Rabbit Resistant