Dwarf Rhododendron williamsianum AGM
Item: SWILL
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April
Light Pink
25-50cm
Not Scented
Yes
To -15 °C
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Wonderful shell pink bell shaped flowers in loose trusses in April - May. This is a delightful dwarf shrub with small orbicular (rounded) leaves that are particularly distinctive. The leaves are bronze when young. It grows into a super dome shaped mound. Height and spread 30-40cm in 10 years.
Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios, particularly if planting in containers. This one likes a sunny position and not ideal for frost pockets. One of our favourite plants that is the parent of many fine compact hybrid Rhododendrons.
- Recommended for containers, rock gardens and front of borders.
- Easy to grow.
- Ideal position: most garden situations but avoid too much heat.
- Habit: compact.
- Group: Dwarf Rhododendron.
- Subsection: Williamsiana.
- Introduction date: pre 1950 (1908).
- Species distribution: W. Sichuan.
- Approximate altitude: 2,800m
- Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6.0
- RHS Hardiness Rating: H5.
- How we usually propagate this plant: Cutting.
- Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit.