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Rhododendron yakushimanum (Dwarf Rododendron)

Rhododendron yakushimanum (Dwarf Rododendron)
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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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Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Rhododendron yakushimanum:

  • 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

Weaknesses of Rhododendron yakushimanum

  • 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
If you like this plant you may also be interested in these:
plants for winter interest
plants for pots and containers
architectural plants
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