- Botanical name: Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'
- Common name: Rhododendron
- Family: Ericaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
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.
How to grow Rhododendron 'Koichiro Wada'
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Plant size
1.5m height
1.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in July |
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Do Plant in August |
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Do Plant in October |
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Do Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
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Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does not flower in July |
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Plant does not flower in August |
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Plant does not flower in September |
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Plant does not flower in October |
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Plant does not flower in November |
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Plant does not flower in December |
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Do not Take cuttings in January |
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Do not Take cuttings in March |
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Do not Take cuttings in April |
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Do not Take cuttings in May |
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Do not Take cuttings in June |
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Do Take cuttings in July |
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Do Take cuttings in August |
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Do not Take cuttings in September |
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Do not Take cuttings in October |
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Do not Take cuttings in November |
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Do not Take cuttings in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
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' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
