Conical trusses of coral-red, trumpet-shaped in May and large, dark green flowers leaves, retained all year. This large flowered hybrid rhododendron is ideal for planting in a shrub border or woodland edge. An extremely free flowering variety it requires humus-rich, acid soil or moist, but well-drained ericaceous compost.

• Position:
full sun or partial shade
• Soil:
moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compost
• Rate of growth:
average
• Flowering period:
May and June
• Flower colour:
coral-red
• Other features:
dark-green leaves, retained all year
• Hardiness:
fully hardy

• Garden care:
Avoid planting too deeply. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring.

• Goes well with:
Amelanchier lamarckii, Pieris japonica 'Prelude', Enkianthus campanulatus, Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora, Hamamelis mollis, Galanthus nivalis.
• CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant