Rhododendron Catawbiense Blue
Pot plant
Pot size plant Ø 9cm
Height at delivery incl. pot 20-30 cm
Evergreen
£9.95
Out of stock
SKU
B02119
Rhododendrons are beautiful ornamental shrubs. This wonderful variety has compact clusters beautiful bell-shaped flowers blooming late spring into...
Rhododendrons are beautiful ornamental shrubs. This wonderful variety has compact clusters beautiful bell-shaped blue flowers blooming late spring into summer. It’s hardy and does well under trees in shady locations. Thrives in slightly acid humus enriched soil. Can be trimmed back hard if it becomes too large.
- 1 x Rhododendron catawbiense Blue
Category | Rhododendron |
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Delivered as | Pot plant |
aa_size | Ø 9cm |
aa_height | 20-30cm |
Qty | 1x |
Flowers | Yes |
Flower period | Spring |
Fragrant | No |
Cutflowers | No |
Flower colour | Blue |
Fruits | No |
Edible | No |
Location | Semi shade |
Hardy | Yes |
Hardiness | -15 celsius |
Ground Covering | No |
Naturalizing | No |
Plant spacing hedges | 1 per metre |
Preferred Soil | Peaty soil |
Full grown height | 2 m - 3 m |
Mature width | 125cm - 150cm |
Poisonous | No |
USP | Evergreen |
How to take care of Rhododendron Catawbiense Blue
For best results soak the roots for approx 2 hrs before planting and water well after planting and for the next few weeks. Grown mainly for their beautiful small mass of flowers. Use a humus rich well-drained acidy soil. Can be planted in either sun or shade. Shallow planting is important, so 10-15 cm deep is sufficient. Water in dry weather especially in their first season and apply a thin layer of mulch. The plant needs time to establish themselves so if transplanting, do it in autumn. Remove dead flower heads regularly to encourage new and bushy growth and trim back after flowering. Remember planting too deep can stunt growth!
Acid soil is essential, in Limey soils the leaves will turn yellow.
For additional instructions see product packaging.