Dwarf Rhododendron ferrugineum

Rhododendron ferrugineum
  • Code: SFERR
  • Flower Colour: Pink
  • Flowering Month: June
  • Height After 10 Years: 25-50cm
  • Interesting Foliage: No
  • Scent: Not Scented
  • Hardiness: To -20 °C

Known as the Alpen Rose from the Alps of Central Europe, this plant has deep crimson-pink flowers in June/July. Useful late flowering and very hardy. This is an alpine plant which will grow well in cooler Northern climates, but it will not tolerate high summer temperatures. Height 40cm in 10 years, growing wider than tall. Requires moist well drained soil.

Dwarf Rhododendrons don’t mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios.

  • Recommended to extend the flowering season.
  • Easy to grow.
  • Ideal position: most garden situations with good drainage but avoid too much heat.
  • Habit: compact.
  • Group: Dwarf Rhododendron.
  • Subsection: Rhododendron.
  • Introduction date: pre 1950 (before 1740).
  • Species distribution: European Alps.
  • Approximate altitude: 900-2,100m
  • Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6.
  • RHS Hardiness Rating: H4.
  • How we usually propagate this plant: Seed.

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Lovely compact alpine plants

great alpine Rhododendron great for in pots or in the rock garden planted in rows of three if you have the space

Stephen

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