Dwarf Rhododendron dichroanthum

Rhododendron dichroanthum
  • Code: SDICH
  • Flower Colour: Orange
  • Flowering Month: May-June
  • Height After 10 Years: 25-50cm
  • Interesting Foliage: No
  • Scent: Not Scented
  • Hardiness: To -15 °C

Stunning waxy tubular bell shaped flowers in shades of red and orange with a pink flush in May-June. Height 30-40cm in 10 years. This is a rare plant that will be of particular interest to enthusiats.

Dwarf Rhododendrons don’t mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios, particularly if planting in containers. This plant requires well drained soil, and cool conditions and it dislikes fertilizer.

  • Recommended for rock gardens and front of borders and lovely late flowers.
  • Easy to grow.
  • Ideal position: most garden situations but needs good drainage.
  • Habit: compact and spreading.
  • Group: Dwarf Rhododendron.
  • Subsection: Neriiflora.
  • Introduction date: pre 1950 (1910 to 1931).
  • Species distribution: Yunnan.
  • Approximate altitude: 2,750-3,700m
  • Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6.
  • RHS Hardiness Rating: H4.
  • How we usually propagate this plant: Cutting.

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