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Rhododendron barbatum - X arboreum

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Hedging & Screening, Evergreen, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours Red Flowers (Summer early), Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Rhododendron barbatum - 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 barbatum:
  • 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 barbatum
  • Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils
Design & Plant Use for Rhododendron barbatum:
  • 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

Common Missspellings: Rododendron, Rodadendron, Rhodadendron, Rodendendron


Rhododendron barbatum - X arboreum

This plant is available from Crocus:


Rhododendron 'Lord Roberts' (hybrid rhododendron)

Intense crimson flowers.

Availability: within 2-3 days excludes weekends.

Size: 7 litre pot.

£29.99

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