A spreading evergreen shrub reaching 80cm in 10 years. Young leaves have a silvery-grey felted underside. In mid-Spring it produces trusses of up to 13 pale pink flowers that gradually fade to white. Thrip resilient. Like morning sun and afternoon shade and well drained acidic soils.

This one has large pink flowers with a lighter center. Its a vigorous grower and prefers dappled light to protect its large, lush green foliage. Flowers in December. Makes for a small tree or large bush as a beautiful specimen in any garden. Evergreen. Prune after flowering to maintain shape.

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What a superb Rhododendron this is. A sturdy compact habit with large, deep green, handsome foliage. The wow happens in early spring when large rounded trusses of vivid red blooms will light up the garden. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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With very showy flowers of reddish purple and greenish white centers and a red blotch. Its a variety that is more open and taller rather than wide. Flowering in Spring the blooms are enhanced by lush green foliage. Evergreen.

Rhododendron A very free flowering Yakushimanum hybrid that holds its stunning soft pink color for a long period before fading to a paler pink. Compact rounded trusses on a compact plant. Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. Evergreen.

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This dwarf Rhododendron has deep green foliage and a very compact habit. The pale yellow flowers which are tinged with pink don't look at all 'grumpy' and in fact are quite cheerful when they emerge in spring. Plant in semi-shade in the garden or a container, prefers acid soil. Evergreen.

The ideal gift when the words are hard to find? Growing Rhododendrons

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Rhododendron. An evergreen shrub with a compact but spreading habit. Stunningly fragrant white flowers tinged with pink and yellow staining at the throat. Protect from frosts to protect the flower buds. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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An award winning Rhododendron the dainty dark green foliage and a nice rounded habit. In spring mauve buds open to pure white flowers with a dusting of green in the throat. Very beautiful. The red stems complete the picture. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

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This Rhododendron is an amazingly prolific flowerer, offering strong apricot pink flowers. Dark green rolled foliage and compact habit. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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Hinoki has stunning pale pink star shaped flowers with tinges fading to apricot and yellow in the throat. Flowering in October . Suitable for most garden situations. Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen