Rhododendrons have many praiseworthy characteristics.

Why Grow Rhododendrons

• They are some of the most colourful spring and early summer flowering shrubs. Red, white and blues with yellows, pinks and shades to suit all tastes.
• Rhododendrons are generally evergreen and provide structure through the year.
• Modern hybrids are easy to maintain, slow to outgrow their allocated space and need little attention.
• There are 1000 species to select and learn about. Prostrate and miniature rhododendrons suit a rock garden whilst some varieties can fill a woodland.
• Scented Rhododendrons are shorter lived but have great aroma.

Where to See Rhododendrons

• Kew Gardens’ Rhododendron Dell dates from the early 18th century.
• A good list of gardens with Rhododendrons is available at Great British Gardens.

Further information

Early Rhododendrons

Housekeeping for small Rhododendrons