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Rhododendron eriocarpum 'Queen Elizabeth' (EA) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Rhododendron eriocarpum 'Queen Elizabeth' (EA)

Rhododendron eriocarpum 'Queen Elizabeth' (EA)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A vigorous, evergreen azalea forming an upright, bushy shrub to 1.4m. In late spring it produces trusses of open, funnel-shaped pale yellow flowers to 10cm across

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, leafy, humus-rich soil in part shade in a sheltered position. Flowers may be vulnerable to late frosts. See rhododendron cultivation

Pruning

See pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, layering in autumn or grafting in late summer or late winter

Pests

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

Diseases

May be susceptible to Rhododendron disease, rhododendron bud blast, rhododendron petal blight, rust and honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years