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Rhododendron 'hans Hachmann' / 5L / 30Cm
Rhododendron 'Hans Hachmann'
Confirmed format: 5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Striking bicolour flowers in late spring
- Dense evergreen foliage providing year-round structure
- Compact and bushy growth habit
- Suitable for containers and small gardens
- Provides pollinator support when in flower
Overview
Rhododendron 'Hans Hachmann' is a slow-growing evergreen shrub prized for its eye-catching tricoloured flowers that open in May. Featuring a compact, bushy habit, this hardy perennial reaches a mature height and spread of 125cm, making it an excellent choice for borders, woodland gardens, and patio containers. Its glossy green foliage provides year-round structure and winter interest, while its vibrant blooms bring a splash of colour to shady garden spaces.
Why We Love It
- Stunning bicolour flowers create a magnificent focal point in late spring.
- Evergreen foliage ensures reliable year-round structure and winter interest.
- Compact and bushy habit is perfectly suited to smaller gardens and containers.
- Reliably hardy and easy to care for in the right conditions.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Rhododendron 'Hans Hachmann' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Flower Colours | White, red, pink, purple, bicolour, multicolour |
| Flowering Months | May |
| Foliage Colours | Green |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Mature Height | 125 cm |
| Mature Spread | 125 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Grow in full sun to partial shade or partial shade in a sheltered exposure, facing south, west, east, or north. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Plant in acidic loam, peat, or sand soils with well-drained or moisture-retentive drainage. |
| Watering | Maintain a moderate water need, keeping the soil moist. |
| Pruning | Prune in June as needed. |
| Deadheading | Deadheading is recommended. |
| Winter Protection | Apply a mulch for winter protection. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Specimen planting
- Cottage gardens
- Woodland gardens
- Shade gardens
- Containers
- Small gardens
Good to Know
- This plant is toxic if ingested and is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
- Provides pollinator support when in flower.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 5Ltr potted shrub |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 30cm |
| Pot Display | 5 litre pot |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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