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Rhododendron 'Arctic Tern' Shrub

Name: Rhododendron 'Arctic Tern' Shrub
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: RAT.B.3.1
Price: 23.01 GBP
Availability: InStock

Rhododendron

Bush, 20-40cm, 3L pot

£23.01

£23.01 ~~£28~~

Available As:

Bush

Many stems low down

Despatched within 2-4 weeks

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 1x1 metres in 20 years

Foliage Narrow oval, green leaves

Flowers Tight clusters of funnel-shaped white flowers

Position Partial shade and sheltered

Soil Well-drained and acidic soil

Description

Rhododendron 'Arctic Tern' is a small evergreen shrub that blooms brilliant white flowers with green centres. Unlike most rhododendrons that spread, it grows in a more upright manner. The clusters of tightly packed funnel-shaped flowers are surrounded by narrow, glossy green leaves. Due to its impressive display and reliability, it has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Arctic Tern will flourish in partial shade with moist but well-drained acidic soil in a sheltered position. It reaches an ultimate height and spread of 1 meter

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Rhododendron and Azalea are generally low maintenance however they will require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. Rainwater is preferred but tap water can also be used. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Rhododendron and Azalea are acid-loving plants so when grown in acidic soil are unlikely to need additional feeding. However, if the acidity of your soil is low, iron, manganese and magnesium treatments can be added to prevent browning and yellowing of the leaves. Potted Rhododendron and Azalea may also benefit from a slow-release granular fertiliser which provides an on-going support of nutrients.

Most Rhododendron and Azalea belong to RHS 'Pruning Group 8,' meaning they require minimal pruning. After they finish flowering, you should remove any deadheads and address any diseased or damaged branches, but otherwise, they should be left unpruned.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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