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Rhododendron 'marcel Menard' / 10L / 50Cm
Rhododendron 'Marcel Menard'
Confirmed format: 10 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Deep purple-violet trumpet-shaped flowers
- Glossy dark green evergreen foliage
- Bushy, rounded and upright growth habit
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
- Ideal for acid borders and containers
Overview
Rhododendron 'Marcel Menard' is a magnificent evergreen shrub celebrated for its striking deep purple-violet flower trusses that bloom in May and June. Featuring a bushy, upright and rounded growth habit with glossy dark green foliage, this slow-growing perennial provides exceptional year-round structure and vibrant seasonal colour. Reaching a mature height and spread of 100 cm, it makes an outstanding specimen plant for acid borders, woodland gardens and large patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Striking deep purple-violet flower trusses create a brilliant spring display.
- Evergreen foliage ensures attractive structure throughout the entire year.
- Award-winning hybrid holding the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
- Manageable slow-growing habit suitable for smaller garden schemes.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Rhododendron 'Marcel Menard' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Flower Colour | Purple, violet and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | May to June |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, rounded and upright |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Mature Height | 100 cm |
| Mature Spread | 100 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (hardy down to -20°C) |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in partial shade in a sheltered or exposed position facing east, north, south or west. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Requires strictly acidic soil with a clay, loam or sand texture and well-drained drainage. Use specialist ericaceous compost when planting. |
| Watering | Maintain a moderate water need, keeping the soil consistently moist. |
| Pruning | Prune in June to July following Pruning Group 8 guidelines. Deadheading is recommended after flowering. |
| Winter Protection | Requires no additional winter protection. |
Perfect For
- Border middle
- Border back
- Woodland gardens
- Containers
- Shade gardens
- Small gardens
- Screening
- Hedging
Good to Know
- Provides wonderful pollinator support when in flower.
- Features year-round interest spanning all twelve months.
- All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested and it is toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 10 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 50 cm |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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