Rhododendron 'Orakel'

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RhododendronShrub, EvergreenFamily: Ericaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Shortlisted for RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year, 2016, Rhododendron 'Orakel' is a fantastic new rhododendron hybrid, bearing exotic purple blooms with a distinctive crimson-red blotch. It flowers from late spring to early summer and has excellent winter hardiness. Compact in habit, it’s ideal for growing in a mixed herbaceous border or part of a patio container display.

Grow Rhododendron 'Orakel' in humus-rich, moist but well-drained neutral to acidic soil (or peat-free ericaceous compost). Rhododendrons are shallow-rooted so take care not to plant too deeply. Protect from harsh winter winds and mulch annually with a generous layer of leaf mould. There should be little or no need to prune.

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Rhododendron ‘Orakel’ and wildlife

Rhododendron ‘Orakel’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Rhododendron ‘Orakel’ poisonous?

Rhododendron ‘Orakel’ causes an upset stomach.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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