
Container plants
An attractive broadleaf evergreen shrub with lavender flowers in spring and a compact upright habit, quite hardy, good in partial shade; absolutely must have well-drained, highly acidic and organic soil, use plenty of peat moss when planting.
In autumn, rhododendrons need to be abundantly watered so that in spring they bloom profusely. Rhododendrons love shady and semi-shady areas, as well as acidic soil.