An evergreen shrub with dark green leaves, pale fawn beneath. Large clusters of bell-shaped, creamy to deep yellow flowers with purple marks inside in spring. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers March to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rhododendron macabeanum
An evergreen shrub with dark green leaves, pale fawn beneath. Large clusters of bell-shaped, creamy to deep yellow flowers with purple marks inside in spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Rhododendron |
|---|---|
| Species | macabeanum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15m |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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