Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Bushy
COLOUR
Flower
White, Pale-purple in Spring
Foliage
Yellow, Variegated, Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting, Layering
WHERE TO GROW
Rhododendron ‘Goldflimmer’ (Rhododendron ‘Goldflimmer’) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in moist, humus-rich, free-draining, acid soil in sun or dappled shade. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
