Rhododendrons are evergreen or deciduous shrubs for acidic soils. They’re grown primarily for their showy spring flowers that come in a range of colours from purple and pink through to red and yellow. The foliage of some varieties is covered in a dense woolly covering (called indumentum) and deciduous varieties have fantastic autumn colour.
Rhododendron 'Loderi Venus' has an open habit and bears large leaves and huge trusses of fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers which emerge pink and fade to near white as they mature. It’s perfect for growing in a sheltered woodland garden and makes a fantastic focal point.
Grow Rhododendron 'Loderi Venus' in a sheltered site in partial shade - taking care to ensure it’s protected from harsh winds. Moist, well-drained, acid soil is essential. Once established, there should be little or no need to prune.
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Rhododendron ‘Loderi venus’ and wildlife
Rhododendron ‘Loderi venus’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
