Rhododendron Day Break is an evergreen rhododendron admired for its soft pink flowers with pale throats, which appear in late October to early November, adding delicate colour to garden borders, woodland areas, and mixed shrub plantings. With a mature height of approximately 1.2 m, this compact shrub provides both evergreen structure and late-spring floral impact, making it ideal for smaller gardens or layered planting schemes.
This cultivar thrives in well drained, acidic soil with partial shade to dappled sunlight, where the glossy evergreen leaves maintain year-round interest and complement the gentle flower colour. Its compact, dense habit makes Day Break versatile for borders, underplanting, or mixed shrub beds.
Perfect for gardeners seeking a late-spring flowering rhododendron with soft pink blooms and reliable performance, Day Break delivers both charm and structure. Order online from RhodoDirect today, or visit our nursery to see it in bloom and receive expert planting advice.

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 offer hand delivery within Christchurch. Outside of Christchurch, plants are sent via Post Haste and carefully packed in sturdy boxes, with up to four 6L plants fitting per carton, making it most economical to order in multiples of two or four.

Orders are dispatched Monday to Wednesday to avoid weekend delays, and for larger orders (10+ plants) we may recommend a bulk freight option. For full details, including height limits and delivery timing, please see our Shipping FAQs.

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