Common name: Wine and Roses Rhododendron

Description: This compact evergreen rhododendron produces abundant clusters of deep wine-red buds that open to reveal soft rose-pink flowers with slightly ruffled edges. The blooms appear in mid to late spring, creating a spectacular display against the glossy dark green foliage. The neat, rounded habit makes this variety particularly suitable for smaller gardens, containers, or as part of an informal hedge. The flowers have a subtle fragrance and the plant maintains an attractive shape without regular pruning.

Other benefits: compact habit suitable for small gardens, evergreen foliage, fragrant flowers, low maintenance

Wildlife attraction: bees, butterflies, beneficial pollinators

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1.5m x 1.5m

Position: partial shade; protection from hot afternoon sun and strong winds

Soil pH: requires acidic soil; ideal pH 4.5-6.0

Moisture: consistent moisture required; mulch well; needs well-drained, humus-rich acidic soil

Winter hardiness: hardy to -15°C