An upright semi-dwarf, evergreen shrub with grey-green leaves. Clusters of pale lilac or lavender-blue flowers in spring. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 75cm. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rhododendron hippophaeoides
An upright semi-dwarf, evergreen shrub with grey-green leaves. Clusters of pale lilac or lavender-blue flowers in spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Rhododendron |
|---|---|
| Species | hippophaeoides |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | lilac, lavender, blue |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 75cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | March, 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 |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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