Rhododendron 'Vulcan'

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RhododendronShrub, EvergreenFamily: Ericaceae

Height: 1.5mSpread: 1.5m
Frost hardy

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Rhododendron 'Vulcan' is a compact variety, bearing long slender leaves and large, almost crepe-like, scarlet-red blooms with contrasting black anthers. It’s a great choice for growing in a container on a sheltered patio, but is equally suited to growing in a border.

Grow Rhododendron ‘Vulcan’ in partial shade where it’s protected from harsh winter winds. Plant 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 ‘Vulcan’ and wildlife

Rhododendron ‘Vulcan’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Rhododendron ‘Vulcan’ poisonous?

Rhododendron ‘Vulcan’ 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