Rhododendron Ilam Violet

Rhododendron Ilam Violet

Item: HILAMV

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Flowering Month:
April-May
Flower Colour:
Purple & Blue
Height After 10 Years:
75-100cm
Scent:
Not Scented
Interesting Foliage:
No
Hardiness:
To -15 °C
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Wonderful deep violet blue flowers in compact clusters flowering in April-May. These flowers really glow on the plant! The lovely reddish young aromatic leaves turn lettuce green in summer, then bronze in winter. The plant is best in light shade. Height 80-100cm in 10 years.

  • Recommended for small gardens and mixed borders with great foliage
  • Easy to grow
  • Ideal position: most garden situations but likes some shade.
  • Habit: Upright.
  • Group: Rhododendron hybrid.
  • Parentage: Electra Group (s) X russatum.
  • Hybridization date: pre 1950 (1947).
  • Bred by: E.F. Stead. Origin: New Zealand.
  • Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6.0
  • RHS Hardiness Rating: H5.
  • How we usually propagate this plant: Cutting.