A dwarf evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves. Loose clusters of bell-shaped, waxy dark red flowers in spring. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rhododendron ‘Carmen’ Hybrid
A dwarf evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves. Loose clusters of bell-shaped, waxy dark red flowers in spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Rhododendron |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Carmen' Hybrid |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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