Botanical name
Rhododendron ‘Gristede’
Other names
Rhododendron ‘Gristede’
Genus
Rhododendron
Variety or Cultivar
‘Gristede’ _ ‘Gristede’ is a compact, dwarf, evergreen shrub with glossy, oblong to lance-shaped, dark green leaves and large clusters of funnel-shaped, deep purple-blue flowers in spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Compact, Dense
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Blue, Purple in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil , Lacebugs
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting, Layering
Rhododendron ‘Gristede’ (Rhododendron ‘Gristede’ ) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
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