rhododendron 'Fragrantissimum'

Under glass grow in ericaceous compost, in bright filtered light with moderate to high humidity. During growth, water freely with soft water and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter. Can be grown outdoors in a sheltered position in the mildest locations

Pruning group 8; deadhead after flowering

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

May be attacked by vine weevil, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids

May be affected by various Rhododendron diseases including powdery mildews, rhododendron petal blight, rhododendron bud blast, silver leaf and honey fungus