RHODODENDRON crassum

Late scented white

Pot size 2 to 3 Litre

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Plant Details

Flowering

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Burncoose speciality
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Good to know
R. maddenii subsp. crassum. A good conservatory plant for colder areas
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevils, scale insects, powdery mildew, bud blast, honey fungus
Place of origin
Eastern Himalayas, China.
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron
Evergreen
Rigid, thick leaves 5-12cm (2-4¾in) long, brown-scaly beneath
White
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Entire
Oblanceolate
Height
1-2m (3-6½ft)
Spread
1-2m (3-6½ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Stout, scaly young shoots. Funnel-shaped flowers 5-8cm (2-3¼in) across
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
Scented flowers
Scented Rhododendrons
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
Rabbit Resistant

Mature Size

1-2m (3-6½ft)
	1-2m (3-6½ft)

Planting Tips and Care Advice

Garden Location/Conditions

Greenhouse / conservatory

Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter

Filtered or dappled light
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.
Soil Conditions

Acid / ericaceous loving

Ideally pH 4.5-6.0

Fertile moist well-drained soil

Humus-rich