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Rhododendron 'red Jack' / 20L / 60Cm
Rhododendron 'Red Jack'
Confirmed format: 20 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Vibrant ruby-red spring flower trusses
- Evergreen dark green foliage for year-round structure
- Bushy, upright and rounded growth habit
- Ideal for acid borders, woodland gardens and containers
- Fully hardy and easy to grow
Overview
Rhododendron 'Red Jack' is a striking evergreen Dutch hybrid shrub known for its magnificent terminal trusses of vibrant ruby-red flowers in mid-to-late spring. Featuring a bushy, upright and rounded growth habit with lush, dark green foliage, this reliable shrub provides a brilliant focal point in borders, woodland settings or large patio containers. At maturity, it reaches a height and spread of 180 cm.
Why We Love It
- Striking ruby-red flower clusters create an exceptional seasonal display.
- Evergreen foliage ensures attractive structure throughout the entire year.
- Reliable performer with a manageable, bushy growth habit.
- Well suited for acid-loving garden schemes and large containers.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Rhododendron 'Red Jack' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Flowering Season | May to June |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, upright and rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 180 cm |
| Mature Spread | 180 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in partial shade or sun-part-shade in a sheltered position, facing north, south, east or west. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Requires acidic soil with a clay, loam or sand texture, and a well-drained or moisture-retentive drainage type. Use ericaceous compost when planting in containers. |
| Watering | Maintain a moderate water need, keeping the soil consistently moist. |
| Pruning | Prune in June to July following Pruning Group 8 guidelines. |
| Winter Protection | Best grown in a sheltered winter protection location. |
Perfect For
- Border middle
- Border back
- Specimen planting
- Woodland gardens
- Shade gardens
- Cottage gardens
- Containers
- 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 | 20 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 60 cm |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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