RHODODENDRON 'Fragrantissimum'

RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS

Probably the most highly scented rhododendron, large white flowers tinged pink. Our choice as the best rhododendron for the conservatory or cool greenhouse

Further Reading....

Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

£25.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

2 to 3 Litre

Click to see photo

Details
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
See Also...

Evergreen - hairy, medium-sized leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long.
White
Height - 2m (6½ft)
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - lax habit. produces trusses of up to 4 broadly funnel-shaped flowers 6cm (2½in) long with yellow throats.
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)
Full sun - shelter from strong winds
Partial shade
Additional Features - Burncoose speciality - See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
Pests & Diseases - vine weevils, whiteflies, scale insects, caterpillars, aphids, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast.
Place of origin - garden origin. UK. 1868. W. Rollisson & Sons, Upper Tooting, London
Burncoose Specialities - Rhododendrons -
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
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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.

RHS group 8
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - spicy, nutmeg scented.
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
Neutral to acid soil - ideally pH4.5 - 5.5
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant