Bashful Rhododendron – A Charming Addition to the Dwarf Collection

Description: Meet the delightful Bashful Rhododendron, adorned with charming light pink flowers, nestled upon a compact and endearing bush. As a proud member of the celebrated seven dwarf rhododendrons series, including Dopey, Grumpy, Doc, Sneezy, Sleepy, and Hoppy, this variety adds a touch of whimsy and collectible charm to any garden setting.

Distinctive Traits and Collection Appeal: Standing at a minimum height of 1 meter over ten years, this variety flowers in November, showcasing its resilience against thrips. Its compact nature and alluring light pink blooms make it an essential addition to the coveted dwarf rhododendron collection. Bashful’s endearing presence adds a captivating allure to gardens, inviting enthusiasts to collect the full set.

The Bashful Rhododendron, with its dainty light pink blooms and compact stature, proudly joins the esteemed seven dwarf rhododendrons, offering not just a charming addition to gardens but also a delightful opportunity for enthusiasts to complete their prized collection.

When you purchase a rhododendron, you will receive a well-established four-year-old plant grown in a 6L pot, with a strong root system and often developing flower buds, ready to settle in and thrive in your garden.

To help you plan for the plant’s eventual scale, the mature heights listed in the Product Information are estimated 10-year sizes from the time of planting. For more detail, please refer to our Size Guide in the FAQs.

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All our rhododendrons are grown in pots, so you can plant them anytime, though autumn is ideal for encouraging strong root growth. Find the right spot based on your chosen rhodo, improve the soil generously with organic matter, gently tease out the roots, and plant shallow at or just below the original soil level. Finally, mulch well and water thoroughly to help your plant establish.

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Rhododendrons are rewarding and easy to grow once their basics are right — most issues come down to watering, drainage, or planting depth. Follow our planting guide for a great start, prune as needed, mulch annually to keep roots cool, and feed lightly in spring for a spectacular bloom later in the year.

Keep an eye out for common issues like powdery mildew or thrip, and address them promptly. We have plenty of information on caring for your rhododendron, and if you can’t find what you need, we’re always happy to talk all things Rhodos. Find a full overview in our General Care Guide (link below).

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We provide local delivery within Christchurch and ship nationwide via Post Haste, with all shipping costs calculated at checkout. Plants are carefully packed in sturdy banana boxes, and shipping is calculated based on this packaging. To maximise value, orders of 2–4 plants (up to 4 plants per box) are usually the most economical. Orders are dispatched Monday to Wednesday to avoid weekend delays.

Larger orders (10+ plants) may be sent via our bulk transport partner, Rockeater, for a cost-effective solution.

Every order is packed with care to arrive in excellent condition and ready to thrive. For full details, see our Shipping FAQs.

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