Rhododendron Princess Anne
Rhododendron Princess Anne. A compact evergreen shrub with small green leaves, bronze when young. Clusters of funnel-shaped, pale yellow, green tinged flowers in spring. Makes for an attractive border specimen. Max Height 60cm to 1.2m. Max Spread 60cm to 1.2m. Flowers April to May.
Plant in moist acidic well drained soil. Full sun, Hardy. Provide a winter mulch for added protection.
General Rhododendron Planting and care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding a bucketful of planting compost.
- Remove the pot, if the Rhododendron is well rooted cut off the pot.
- Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the Rhododendron and area thoroughly
- Water regular until Rhododendron is established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
