Dwarf Rhododendron russatum (Blue Black form) AGM

Rhododendron russatum Blue Black form
  • Code: SRUSS
  • Flower Colour: Purple
  • Flowering Month: April-May
  • Height After 10 Years: 25-50cm
  • Interesting Foliage: No
  • Scent: Not Scented
  • Hardiness: To -20 °C

Striking deep violet flowers in April-May. This particular clone has been specially selected for its really deep coloured flowers and always gets lots of attention. An excellent garden shrub with small glossy scaly leaves and a compact mounding habit. Height 40-60cm in 10 years.

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 for amazing purple flowers.
  • Easy to grow.
  • Ideal position: most garden situations but avoid too much heat.
  • Habit: compact.
  • Group: Dwarf Rhododendron.
  • Subsection: Lapponica.
  • Introduction date: pre 1950 (before 1906).
  • Species distribution: Yunnan, Burma, Sichuan.
  • Approximate altitude: 3,350-4,300m
  • Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6.
  • RHS Hardiness Rating: H4.
  • How we usually propagate this plant: Cutting.
  • Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit.

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