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Thursday 30th June. Due to staff shortages in the office, there will be delays in answering telephones. There is full information on availabilities and ordering on the website.

RHODODENDRON 'Apricot Nectar'
RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS
Apricot flowers with ruffled edges.
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EvergreenDark green, oval, glossy, pointed leaves
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Orange-pink
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, rounded shrub with terminal trusses of openly funnel-shaped flowers
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sunTolerates full sun if soil remains moist
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Partial shade
RHODODENDRON 'Apricot Nectar'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowShallow planting is essential. (dichroanthum x neriiflorum) x 'Fabia' x 'Jalisco'Pests & DiseasesVine weevils, whiteflies, scale insects, aphids, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast
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Core PlantsRhododendron
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Garden Location/ConditionsPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingIdeally pH 4.5-6.0Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to acid soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
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.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20

Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20