Rhododendron yakushimanum (Dwarf Rododendron)

Type Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Spreading clump, Architectural Form
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours White Flowers (Spring), Light green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Suitable for planting in full shade.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.

Design & Plant Use for Rhododendron yakushimanum:
  • Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
  • Ideal for naturalistic woodland planting


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