Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'

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RhododendronShrub, EvergreenFamily: Ericaceae

Height: 1.5mSpread: 1.5m
Hardy

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Rhododendron yakushimanum is one of a group of evergreen hybrid rhododendrons, which have a compact growth habit but large, spring blooms and attractive foliage. It’s ideal for cultivating in small gardens and is well-suited to growing in containers.

Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' is a particularly lovely variety, bearing pink buds, which open to white bell-shaped flowers in late spring. Young leaves have a silvery hue, which matures to dark green with a covering of fine, felty hairs. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden merit (AGM).

Grow Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' 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 ‘Koichiro wada’ and wildlife

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

Is Rhododendron ‘Koichiro wada’ poisonous?

Rhododendron ‘Koichiro wada’ 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