Rhododendron Madame Van Hecke, Bushy, Potted, Stunning Soft Pink Flowers
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Rhododendron Madame Van Hecke, Bushy, Potted, Stunning Soft Pink Flowers
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Key Information:
Foilage
Evergreen
Mature Height
1.5-2m
Mature Spread
1.5-2m
Hardiness
H5 (-15 to -10°C)
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Soil pH
Acid
Product Description
Rhododendron Madame Van Hecke, Bushy, Potted, Stunning Soft Pink Flowers
Supplied in 1L Pot
Rhododendron 'Madame Van Hecke' is a large-flowered evergreen rhododendron cultivar valued for its abundant trusses of soft pink flowers and robust growth. It is well suited to woodland gardens, mixed shrub borders, and specimen planting.
Mature Size
- Height: 1.5–2.0 metres
- Spread: 1.5–2.0 metres
In excellent conditions and after many years, mature specimens may occasionally exceed 2 metres in both height and spread.
Flowers
- Large rounded flower trusses.
- Soft pink flowers, often with darker markings or spotting in the throat.
- Main flowering period is May in the UK and Ireland.
- Produces a striking spring display against dark evergreen foliage.
Foliage
- Evergreen.
- Large, leathery, dark green leaves.
- Forms a dense, rounded shrub with good year-round presence.
Growing Conditions
Light
- Partial shade is ideal.
- Tolerates morning sun and dappled shade.
- Protect from hot afternoon sun and drying winds.
Soil
- Acidic soil (pH 4.5–6.0).
- Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
- Avoid chalky or alkaline soils.
Water
- Keep evenly moist, especially during establishment.
- Mulching helps conserve moisture and maintain soil acidity.
Hardiness
- Generally hardy throughout the UK and Ireland.
- Well suited to the cool, moist conditions found in many parts of Northern Ireland.
Garden Uses
- Woodland gardens
- Rhododendron collections
- Mixed shrub borders
- Specimen shrub
- Screening and informal hedging
Quantity Discount
Buy 2 = 5%
Buy 3 = 10%
Buy 4 = 15%
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