rhododendron 'Gigha'

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich, acidic soil, in full sun or light shade. Choose a site with good ventilation, away from extremes of temperature (such as frost pockets and sun traps). Mulch annually, ideally with leaf mould. See rhododendron cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning group 8 (evergreens); trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

May be susceptible to vine weevil, whitefly, rhododendron leafhopper, lacebugs, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids

May be susceptible to rhododendron diseases including rhododendron bud blast and rhododendron petal blight, as well as powdery mildews, honey fungus, rust, leafy gall, silver leaf and Phytophthora root and shoot rots