A handsome shrub with beautiful trusses of funnel-shaped white or pink flowers. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1.6m. Flowers March to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Rhododendron rigidum
A handsome shrub with beautiful trusses of funnel-shaped white or pink flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Rhododendron |
|---|---|
| Species | rigidum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white, pink |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.6m |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 1.6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head after flowering, Mulch to keep roots cool |
| Border | Border, Woodland, Group planting |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Powdery mildew, Silver leaf, Leafhoppers, Scale, Honey fungus |
| Maintenance | Mulch |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Layering |
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