A half-hardy evergreen shrub up to 1.8m high, with an open habit. Leaves are elliptic, deep green on the surface with deeply impressed veins, blue-green and scaly on the undersides. Produces clusters of 5-7 large, scented, bell-shaped white flowers with pale yellow throats, in late spring
1.5-2.5 metres
1.5-2.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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In mild, frost-free areas, may be grown outdoors in a sheltered position, in moist but well-drained, humus rich, acidic soil. Position in partial or dappled shade, and add an annual organic mulch (ideally leaf mould). In colder areas, this cultivar is best grown under glass in ericaceous compost. See rhododendron cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, by layering in autumn, or by grafting in winter
Needs minimal pruning, though restrictive pruning may be required if grown under glass. See pruning group 8 (evergreens) for guidance
May be susceptible to vine weevil, rhododendron and azalea whitefly, rhododendron leafhopper, Pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, honey fungus, silver leaf and Phytophthora, as well as more specific Rhododendron diseases