Dwarf Rhododendron dichroanthum apodectum

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

Lovely waxy orange tubular bell shaped flowers with shades of red and pink 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 (1912 to 1953).
Species distribution: Yunnan, Burma.
Approximate altitude: 3,000-3,700m
Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6.
RHS Hardiness Rating: H4.
How we usually propagate this plant: Cutting.