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rhododendron W.F.H. Group

Rhododendron W.F.H. Group

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Genus: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae
Common Names: rhododendron 'W.F.H.'

About this plant

A neat and compact rhododendron ideal for small gardens, the front of the border or containers. Bears loose clusters of funnel-shaped bright red flowers in late spring. Leaves are matt green and have dense tan-coloured indumentum on the underside.

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 FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant in moist acidic soil which has been enriched with organic matter (such as leaf mould). In containers use an ericaceous compost. Plants do best in dappled shade. Keep well watered until established. See rhododendron cultivation for further information

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings, grafting or layering

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil, leaf hoppers, lacebugs, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildew, bud blast, honey fungus, rust, leafy gall, petal blight and phytophthora root and shoot rots

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorBordersConservatoryWall Trained

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