Rhododendron wardii

Rhododendron wardii

Item: RWARD

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Flowering Month:
May-June
Flower Colour:
Yellow
Height After 10 Years:
100-125cm
Scent:
Not Scented
Interesting Foliage:
No
Hardiness:
To -20 °C
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3 litre
£29.95
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This plant has lovely saucer shaped clear yellow flowers, sometimes with a red blotch, appearing in May to June. Wonderful blueish new growth opening to dark green oblong or oblong-oval leaves. This is definitely one of our favourites that we would highly recommend. Height 120cm in 10 years. It needs a choice position with excellent drainage to perform well.
Named for Frank Kingdon Ward (1885-1958), noted plant collector and explorer.

  • Recommended as one of the best yellow species.
  • Plantsman range.
  • Ideal position: dappled shade, preferably woodland.
  • Habit: tree-like.
  • Group: Species Rhododendron.
  • Subsection: Campylocarpa.
  • Introduction date: pre 1950 (1913).
  • Species distribution: W and NW Yunnan, SE and E Tibet, SW Sichuan.
  • Approximate altitude: 2,800-4,900m.
  • Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6.0
  • RHS Hardiness Rating: H5.
  • How we usually propagate this plant: Seed.