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Rhododendron 'cunningham's White' Wit / 5L / 30Cm
Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White'
Confirmed format: 5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Large white spring flowers
- Evergreen foliage provides attractive structure
- Valuable nectar source for bees
- Dense and bushy growth habit
- Easy to care for and maintain
Overview
Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White' is a reliable and hardy evergreen shrub prized for its generous display of elegant white flowers each spring. Featuring a dense, bushy habit and glossy dark green foliage, this attractive perennial provides wonderful structure throughout the year. Reaching a mature height of 150 to 250 cm and a spread of 250 to 400 cm, it makes an exceptional specimen plant or informal hedge in woodland gardens and borders.
Why We Love It
- Produces a generous display of elegant white flowers each spring.
- Evergreen foliage provides attractive structure throughout the year.
- The spring flowers provide a valuable nectar source for bees and other pollinating insects.
- Dense, bushy habit makes it wonderful for screening and informal hedging.
- Easy to grow and maintain in sheltered garden settings.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 150-250 cm |
| Mature Spread | 250-400 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in partial shade in a sheltered position. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grow in moist, humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Use ericaceous compost when planting in containers. |
| Watering | Water regularly during establishment, maintaining moderate moisture needs. |
| Mulching | Apply an annual mulch of leaf mould, composted bark or other organic material to help conserve moisture. |
| Winter Protection | Mulch annually with ericaceous organic matter. |
| Deadheading | Remove spent flower trusses after flowering if desired. |
Perfect For
- Woodland gardens
- Borders
- Specimen planting
- Containers
- Screening
- Hedging
Good to Know
- The spring flowers provide a valuable nectar source for bees and other pollinating insects.
- Evergreen foliage provides attractive structure throughout the year.
- Wind tolerant when protected from strong winds.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 5 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 30 cm |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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