RHODODENDRON 'Black Magic'

RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS

Darkest deep red flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Matte, dark green leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long
  • Red
  • 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
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

RHODODENDRON 'Black Magic'

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
£24.00 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £22.00 each
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    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
  • Burncoose Specialities
    Rhododendrons
  • Core Plants
    Rhododendron
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Oblanceolate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    Ideally pH 4.5-6.0
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Rhododendron - Video Spotlights
1.5m (5ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  1.5m (5ft)
  

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