RHODODENDRON fortunei subsp. discolor

Late flowering with large trusses of fragrant white or pinkish flowers

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, whiteflies, scale insects, caterpillars, aphids, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast
Place of origin
China
Rhododendrons
Rhododendron
Evergreen
leaves 8-18cm (3-7in) long, matt, dark green above, paler beneath.
White
Or pinkish flowers
Woodland garden
Fully hardy
Entire
Elliptic
Oblong
Height
6m (20ft)
Spread
3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub
Or small tree with open habit. Produces trusses of 8-10 funnel- to bell-shaped flowers in early and midsummer
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)
Scented flowers
Scented Rhododendrons
Summer Seasonal Interest
Acid / ericaceous loving
Ideally pH 4.5-6.0
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Humus-rich.
Partial shade
Dappled shade
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
Rabbit Resistant