Rhododendron - Cultivation Notes
This popular evergreen shrub requires an acidic well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Ideal for planting in part shade and woodland, Rhodos don’t like pruning. Mulch occasionally and prune to shape only.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Rhododendron:
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
- Suitable for container growing
- Suitable for hedging or topiary
- Suitable for planting in full shade
Weaknesses of Rhododendron
- Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
- Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils
Design & Plant Use for Rhododendron:
- Tall summer flowering shrub suitable for back of border planting
- Evergreen plant suitable for trimming to shape or topiary
- Evergreen shrub suitable for planting in a shady location
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Common Missspellings: Rododendron, Rodadendron, Rhodadendron, Rodendendron