Hybrid Rhododendron Collection (4 x 5 litre plants)

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This is a lovely collection of 5 litre sized Rhododendrons that will grow to 1.5 - 1.75 metres in 10 years. We have grown these plants in 5 litre pots here on our nursery and they are about 40cm in size, and nice and bushy. They are first grade plants and look great now, and will soon grow to make a wonderful colourful addition to your garden. We recommend planting about 1.5 - 1.75 metres apart, and they will provide a dense colourful border within a few years.

We have selected four varieties that compliment each other in any border. They can be planted individually around your garden or in a line for hedging. 

Alfred: Frilly edged lilac flowers with greenish yellow spots in the centre. Late May..

Furnivall's Daughter: A popular and very showy plant with bright pink flowers and a large strawberry red flare, flowering in late May and early June.

Silver Copper: Masses of pinky-white frilly flowers with a dark red blotch in the centre, on a dense compact plant opening in May.

Vulcan: Tall trusses of fiery-red flowers with long leaves on a compact dome shaped bush. May/June

This offer is for online purchase only, but you can 'Click and Collect' at the checkout if you wish to collect from our nursery.

These quality bushy plants normally sell for £26.95 each, but we have reduced the prices to £22.50 each when you buy this collection. Save at least £17.00!

Customer Reviews

By Ken on 31st October 2021

"Plants arrived in excellent condition delivered well packed, this company is to be highly recommended"

By AlanBuckle on 16th March 2021

"Super plants. Thank you."

By JulieBurgoyne on 5th March 2021

"Excellent quality plants very pleased with them. Most definitely order again from them."

By HansTemperli on 19th January 2021

"Good morning No 1) I would like to comment on the plants, all arrived safely and there was not even a scrunched up leaf . I was very pleased to report all plants were very satisfactory, now that is saying something as I am very particular re plants in every way ( they were all planted immediately on my island which was virgin territory and dated from pollens dating back to 13000 yrs acc to Trinity college Dublin ( lake was an old icehole dating back to the last Ice age) 2) I appreciate how quickly you managed the whole transprt just beating the whole Boris disaster"

By Brenda Evans on 25th March 2020

"Excellent thank you"

The Basics

Ideal soil

Acidic soil, good organic content, pH 4.5-6.0. Inkarho range of rhododendrons will tolerate soils up to pH7.5

Sun or Shade

Light dappled shade is best for most varieties.

Shelter

Refer to hardiness rating. Give young plants protection.

Site Selection

Avoid close to trees, roots, invasive weeds, walls, hot patios, dry banks and waterlogged soils. Do not use weed matting or stone mulch.

Plant spacing

Use the height shown in 10 years as a guide to the distance between each plant. Allow room for plant to fill out. If planting closer for instant impact, be prepared to move plants after a few years.

Compost

• 3 litre pot, dig in 10-20 litres of ericaceous compost.
• 7.5 litre pot, dig in 20-30 litres of ericaceous compost.
• 70-80cm specimen, dig in 60 litres of ericaceous compost.
• 100-120cm specimen, dig in 120 litres of ericaceous compost.

Planting depth

Plant high in the ground, with the top of the rootball visible.

Feeding

Slow-release ericaceous feed recommended in March and straight after flowering.

Mulch

Recommended every few years.

Water

The key ingredient! Keep moist all season, especially the critical time at end of June for flower bud initiation. Tap water is better than no water. Heavy dose at least once per week in dry weather.

Drainage

Ensure good drainage in winter, especially with yellow flowering varieties. Avoid waterlogged sites.

Pruning

Rhododendrons and Camellias: Not normally required. Tidy wayward shoots after flowering.

Evergreen azaleas and Bloombux can be clipped into a low hedge.

Magnolias and Acers: Formative pruning when young to shape into a tree or bush.

Deadheading

Remove old flower-heads, particularly on young or weak plants.

For further advice see here

Size Guide

Delivery & Returns

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