Botanical name
Rhododendron ‘Red Jack’
Other names
Rhododendron ‘Red Jack’
Genus
Rhododendron
Variety or Cultivar
‘Red Jack’ _ ‘Red Jack’ is a bushy, rounded, evergreen shrub with ovate, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, conical clusters of funnel-shaped, bright red flowers.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Rounded
Toxicity
All parts are poisonous if ingested.
Flower
Bright-red in Spring; Bright-red in Summer
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
Pruning
If grown as a standard, trim back misplaced shoots after flowering.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting, Layering
Rhododendron ‘Red Jack’ (Rhododendron ‘Red Jack’) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in moist, humus-rich, well-drained acid soil in sun or dappled shade. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers. If grown as a standard, may require staking.
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
