RHODODENDRON 'Hydon Velvet'

RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS

Pale pink flowers with striking indumentum on the underside of the leaves

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

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£24.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £22.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

Flowering

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Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
Good to know
Shallow planting is essential. Ideal for small gardens and containers.
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevils, whiteflies, scale insects, caterpillars, aphids, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast.
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. 1960. AF George, Godalming, Surrey.
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron
Evergreen
Striking cinnamon-coloured indumentum.
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)

Pale pink
Patio / pot plants
Suitable for small gardens
Fully hardy
Entire
Oblanceolate
Height
1.2m (4ft)
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Produces flowers in compact, rounded trusses
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 - cold winter
Hardy 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)
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
Partial shade
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
Rabbit Resistant