RHODODENDRON ovatum

Attractive purple new growth white, pink or purple flowers with purple spots

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

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£24.00 each

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Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
Good to know
Shallow planting in lime-free soil is essential
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevils, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast.
Place of origin
China, Taiwan
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron
Evergreen
Dark green, glossy, ovate to elliptic leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long, very variable, even on the same plant. Leaves are tinged purple when young
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
White
Saucer-shaped
Suitable for small gardens
Woodland garden
Fully hardy
Height
1.5m (5ft)
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Slow-growing, variable, compact shrub with downy young stems. Produces 5-petalled solitary flowers, to 3cm (1¼in) across with protruding stamens, from axillary buds
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
Full sun
Partial shade
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises