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Rhododendron 'marcel Menard' / 20L / 60Cm
Rhododendron 'Marcel Menard'
Confirmed format: 20 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Striking deep purple-violet flower trusses with dark throat markings
- Glossy dark green evergreen foliage for year-round structure
- Bushy, rounded and upright growth habit
- Award-winning hybrid holding the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Ideal for acid borders, woodland gardens and containers
- Fully hardy down to -20°C (RHS H6)
Overview
Rhododendron 'Marcel Menard' is an exceptional evergreen shrub celebrated for its magnificent terminal clusters of deep purple-violet flowers in late spring and early summer. Each trumpet-shaped bloom features distinctive dark throat markings, creating a dramatic seasonal display above lush, dark green foliage that provides structure throughout the entire year. With a bushy, upright and rounded habit, this slow-growing perennial serves as a magnificent specimen plant or focal point in acid-loving garden schemes, woodland settings and large patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Stunning purple-violet flower clusters create an outstanding seasonal display in May and June.
- Glossy evergreen foliage ensures attractive, reliable structure throughout all twelve months.
- Bushy, rounded and upright growth habit forms a handsome architectural feature.
- Well suited for acid-loving garden schemes, shade gardens and large patio containers.
- Proud holder of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for garden performance.
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) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in partial shade or sun-part-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 | Deadheading is recommended after flowering. |
| Winter Protection | Requires no additional winter protection. |
Perfect For
- Border middle
- Border back
- Borders
- Containers
- Cottage gardens
- Shade gardens
- Small gardens
- Specimen planting
- Woodland gardens
- Screening and 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 | 20Ltr pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 60 cm |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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