Rhododendron Mother's Day, Bushy, Potted, Rosy Crimson Flowers

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Key Information:

Foilage

Evergreen

Mature Height

0.5-1m

Mature Spread

0.5-1m

Hardiness

H6 (-20 to -15°C)

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Sun Exposure

Partial Shade

Soil pH

Acid

Product Description

Rhododendron Mother's Day, Bushy, Potted, Rosy Crimson Flowers

Supplied in 1L Pot

Rhododendron 'Mother's Day' (Kurume) is a compact Kurume azalea, a group of evergreen azaleas bred in Japan and prized for their dense habit and prolific spring flowering. It is one of the most reliable small azaleas for gardens in the UK and Ireland.

Mature Size

Height: 0.6–0.9 metres
Spread: 0.9–1.2 metres

It naturally forms a dense, rounded mound and usually remains wider than tall.

Flowers

Masses of bright rose-pink to deep pink flowers.
Small funnel-shaped blooms borne so densely that they can almost hide the foliage.
Flowers in late April to May.
One of the showiest spring-flowering azaleas for its size.

Foliage

Evergreen.
Small, glossy, dark green leaves.
May develop bronze or reddish tints during winter.

Growing Conditions

Position

Partial shade or dappled shade is ideal.
Performs well in morning sun with afternoon shade.
In Northern Ireland's cooler climate, it can tolerate more sun if the soil remains moist.

Soil

Acidic (ericaceous) soil.
Moist but free-draining.
Rich in organic matter.

Water

Water regularly during dry spells.
Mulch annually with pine bark, leaf mould, or composted bark.

Hardiness

Fully hardy in most of the UK and Ireland.
Typically hardy to around −15°C to −20°C once established.

Pruning

Usually requires very little pruning.
If needed, trim lightly immediately after flowering.
Avoid hard pruning into old wood.

Garden Uses

Front of borders
Woodland gardens
Japanese gardens
Rock gardens
Container growing in ericaceous compost
Mass planting for spring colour

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