Description

Bold, vibrant, and packed with spring drama, the Rhododendron Hybrid Red lights up shady gardens with clusters of vivid red blooms. Its glossy evergreen leaves provide year-round structure, while the eye-catching flowers make a real statement in borders, large containers, or woodland-style schemes. A perfect match for acid-loving companions like camellias, pieris, and ferns, this hardy shrub thrives in sheltered South London spots.

Plants supplied in a growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 1.5–2.5m (can be kept lower with pruning)


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  Mature Spread: 1.5–2.5m


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  Flower Colour: Bright red


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  Flowering Period: Late spring


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  Foliage: Evergreen


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Moderate


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, including sheltered urban areas


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  Position: Partial shade (can tolerate full sun if soil stays moist)


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid


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  Soil Type: Loam, sand, or ericaceous compost


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  Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for birds and early-season nectar for pollinators

Perfect For:

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  Woodland borders and shady planting schemes


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  Large pots and patio displays


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  Evergreen structure in acid-loving gardens


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  Spring colour in city gardens

How to Grow:

Plant in acid-rich, free-draining soil or ericaceous compost. Water with rainwater where possible and mulch annually to keep roots cool and moist. Deadhead spent flowers and prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.