Rhododendron Double Date is a striking evergreen shrub, renowned for its unusual double deep rose‑pink flowers that open in late November.  Each flower measures about 6 cm across and is held in conical trusses of around 10 blooms, creating a vibrant floral display that enhances garden borders or specimen plantings.

This compact rhododendron has dark green, oblanceolate leaves with a rounded base and acute tip, which are retained for up to three years. The well‑branched, upright habit reaches approximately 1.5 m in height over ten years, making it ideal for smaller gardens, mixed borders or container plantings.

Like most rhododendrons, Double Date favours moist, acid soil (pH around 4.5‑6.0) and benefits from regular morning watering during establishment, mulch to retain moisture, and placement in a position protected from harsh afternoon sun.

This hardy rhododendron is perfect for gardeners looking to add reliable colour and structure to their outdoor spaces. Buy Rhododendron Double Date online today and enjoy expert planting and care advice to help it flourish in your garden

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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