Rhododendron aposLord Robertsapos hybrid rhododendron

Position partial shade Soil moist, well drained, humus rich, acid soil or ericaceous compost Rate of growth average Flowering period June Flower colour red Other features evergreen Hardiness fully hardy Small trusses of dark crimson, funnel shaped flowers with a black flare in early summer and dark green leaves, retained all year. This robust, late flowering, hybrid rhododendron is ideal for a shrub border or woodland edge with humus rich, acid soil. Avoid planting too deeply and incorporate leaf mould or composted pine needles into the planting hole. Garden care Avoid planting too deeply. Apply a generous 5 7cm 2 3in mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring.