Rhododendron Happydendron Pushy Purple INKARHO

New!  Launched by us at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and shortlisted as their Plant of the Year 2019!

(H5) Stunning deep reddish purple in bud, opening to pale pink flowers with a prominent green yellow blotch, and feathering to deep mauvey pink edging to the flower. The overall effect is mauvey purple, but really it displays 3 separate and distinct colours. The reddish purple colour fades to mauvey purple, so there's more interest in these substantial flowers every day during flowering in May. The habit is dense and mounded, giving good screening potential.  Height 125-150cm in 10 years.

An excellent and exclusive new variety bred by Holger Hachmann in Germany.

• Recommended for: Choice and distinctive flowers
• Easy to grow.
• Ideal position: Most garden situations.
• Habit: Dense.
• Group: Hardy Hybrid.
• Parentage: unknown
• Hybridization date: around 2005
• Bred by: Holger Hachmann. Origin: German.
• Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6, tolerating up to pH7.5
• RHS Hardiness Rating: H6.
• How we usually propagate this plant: Graft.

Customer Reviews

By AnthonyBowler on 10th March 2022

"Excellent plant"

By AnthonyBowlerex on 10th March 2022

"Excellent plant"

By Tony Pickworth on 23rd June 2021

"I bought two of the inkharo rhododendron plants from Millais nurseries. Both arrived in perfect condition and have immediately followed and out on nice healthy looking growth."

By Richard Hall on 20th June 2021

"Arrived on time, Good condition, Very good plant i am very satisfied."

By Brenda Evans on 17th June 2021

"Absolutely lovely. Excellent quality and packaged well "

By Jayne OBrien on 13th June 2021

"Absolutely fabulous plant and as always from Millais excellent quality Fabulous colours and flowered well this year, not yet really much of a scent but for its first season very impressive "

By JeanMcEvoy on 12th June 2021

"Dear Team You never let me down. The plant was great.. My husband is a Sunderland fan so you might be hearing from us very soon. Take Care and Stay Safe. Jean."

By MayBower on 7th June 2021

"Very happy with purchase. The flowers are stunning and the colour of the flowers are as advertised."

By RichardPalmer on 22nd February 2021

"excellent"

By BarryHills on 6th February 2021

"Millais Nurseries are always fantastic! They are the answer to those of us with alkaline soil but who love Rhododendrons. Thanks to them, I now have 20 lime tolerant Rhododendrons growing in my gardens in Dorset, starting 4 years ago. My latest addition arrived promptly, very well packaged and in perfect condition. It has been in a garden bed for a month or so now, and is looking very happy. Can't wait for the multi-coloured flowers. Millais Nurseries have always been first-class in every way. I'll be back for more..."

By Jones on 10th December 2020

"Excellent all round. Fabulous quality and great service. Thank you so much"

By Sarah on 13th May 2020

"Excellent customer service... arrived wonderfully packed and already has the most stunning flowers on it. A massive hit for my Dad's Birthday Thank You"

By Christine Jemal on 22nd April 2020

"Received with in good time of ordering. Its hasn't opened yet but I'm looking forward in seeing it. Fell in love with this at Chelsea in 2019 when it was launched. Definitely will be ordering again from this company in the near future. "

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.

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Size Guide

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