Rhododendron 'Christmas Cheer' (caucasicum hybrid)
hybrid rhododendron
For enthusiasts of rhododendrons seeking to kick off the flowering season in style, 'Christmas Cheer' proves to be an invaluable...
3 litre pot
£29.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
For enthusiasts of rhododendrons seeking to kick off the flowering season in style, 'Christmas Cheer' proves to be an invaluable addition. With its early bloom time, typically starting in late winter and reaching its peak in early spring, this cultivar extends the garden's period of interest by several weeks compared to its counterparts. Adorned with trusses of delicate pink buds that unfurl into blush-coloured flowers, gradually transitioning to creamy white as they mature, this award-winning (RHS), acid soil-loving rhododendron offers a captivating display of beauty and elegance for woodland gardens, and suitable large pots.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Rhododendron Christmas Cheer (caucasicum hybrid):
Avoid planting too deeply. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
