Botanical Name: Common Names:
Rhododendron hybrida Admiral Piet Hein Rhododendron,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
Hardy evergreen shrub with dark green foliage and beautiful trusses of fragrant funnel-like pale purple flowers. Rhododendrons are widely used in shady gardens and in containers. Grows approx. 2m H x 2m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Feature, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Shady Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Ericaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate