A large evergreen shrub with dark green leaves, brown beneath. Large clusters of bell-shaped white flowers tinged pink with a crimson mark in spring. Max Height 12m. Max Spread 12m. Flowers March to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rhododendron rex
A large evergreen shrub with dark green leaves, brown beneath. Large clusters of bell-shaped white flowers tinged pink with a crimson mark in spring.
Category: Rhododendron
Additional information
Generic | Rhododendron |
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Species | rex |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | white, pink |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 12m |
Family | Ericaceae |
Spread | 12m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
Border | Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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