Rhododendron 'Daviesii'
deciduous azalea
In late spring to early summer, Rhododendron 'Daviesii' produces highly fragrant, creamy white, funnel shaped blooms, each with a yellow...
2 litre pot
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Plant description
In late spring to early summer, Rhododendron 'Daviesii' produces highly fragrant, creamy white, funnel shaped blooms, each with a yellow flare.
A compact, deciduous azalea, it's perfect for a large container filled with moist, but well-drained, ericaceous compost. To appreciate its delightful fragrance place containers in a sunny spot close to an entrance or path.
A compact, deciduous azalea, it's perfect for a large container filled with moist, but well-drained, ericaceous compost. To appreciate its delightful fragrance place containers in a sunny spot close to an entrance or path.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
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 Daviesii:
When planting, avoid planting too deeply, and incorporate well-rotted compost or manure into the planting hole, adding some mycorrhizal fungi to aid root establishment. Rhododendrons prefer an acid soil or ericaceous compost that is well-draining.
Remove spent flower heads regularly to encourage prolonged flowering. In late autumn, after flowering has finished, cut back any dead or damaged growth to maintain a tidy shape. In early spring, prune lightly to remove any winter-damaged stems and to promote strong, healthy new growth.
Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring. Protect from strong winter winds.
Remove spent flower heads regularly to encourage prolonged flowering. In late autumn, after flowering has finished, cut back any dead or damaged growth to maintain a tidy shape. In early spring, prune lightly to remove any winter-damaged stems and to promote strong, healthy new growth.
Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring. Protect from strong winter winds.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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