Rhododendron 'Cary Ann'
hybrid rhododendron
- 2 litre pot
- £19.99
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil or ericaceous compost
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May to June
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Conical trusses of coral-red, trumpet-shaped appear in May and June, topping leafy stems, which hold their foliage throughout the year. This large flowered rhododendron is ideal for planting in a shrub border or woodland edge where it will make a real impact as Spring turns to Summer.
An extremely free flowering cultivar, Rhododendron 'Cary Ann' requires humus-rich, reliably moist acidic soil, but if kept well watered, it can also be grown in in a large pot filled with good-quality ericaceous compost.
An extremely free flowering cultivar, Rhododendron 'Cary Ann' requires humus-rich, reliably moist acidic soil, but if kept well watered, it can also be grown in in a large pot filled with good-quality ericaceous compost.
When planting, avoid planting too deeply, and incorporate well-rotted compost or manure into the planting hole, adding some mycorrhizal fungi to aid root establishment. Rhododendrons prefer an acid soil or ericaceous compost that is well-draining.
Remove spent flower heads regularly to encourage prolonged flowering. In late autumn, after flowering has finished, cut back any dead or damaged growth to maintain a tidy shape. In early spring, prune lightly to remove any winter-damaged stems and to promote strong, healthy new growth.
Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring. Protect from strong winter winds.
Remove spent flower heads regularly to encourage prolonged flowering. In late autumn, after flowering has finished, cut back any dead or damaged growth to maintain a tidy shape. In early spring, prune lightly to remove any winter-damaged stems and to promote strong, healthy new growth.
Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring. Protect from strong winter winds.
- CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant