Name: Rhododendron Hydon Dawn
SKU: rhododendron-hydon-dawn
Availability: InStock

$50.00

Rhododendron Hydon Dawn has attractive frilly pale pink flowers fading to near white.Excellent foliage with fawn indumentum on the underside of the leaves, and silvery new growth.Height 80-100cm

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Specifications

Availability:

Available for sale

Flower colour:

Pink

Flower characteristics:

Single Colour Bloom

Flowering time:

October (Mid-Flowering)

Leaf structure:

Rounded

Leaf characteristics:

Fluffy Top (Tomentum)

Growth habit:

Compact Dense Growth

Mature height:

Less Than 1 Metre (Dwarf)

Garden position:

Part-shade

Frost tolerant:

Yes

Thrip resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

No

Yak hybrid:

Yes

Description

Discover the delicate beauty of the Rhododendron Hydon Dawn, a charming and compact evergreen shrub that brings elegance to any garden. This exceptional plant is known for its attractive frilly pale pink flowers, which gracefully fade to near-white as they mature, creating a stunning display throughout late spring.

Rhododendron Hydon Dawn features excellent foliage, with glossy dark green leaves that have a fawn indumentum on the underside. The new growth is silvery, adding a touch of shimmer to the plant. Its dense habit and compact size, reaching 80-100cm in 10 years and potentially growing up to 1.5m tall, make it an ideal choice for small gardens or as a feature plant in larger landscapes.

One of the standout qualities of Rhododendron Hydon Dawn is its resistance to thrips, a common pest that can affect many garden plants. This makes it a low-maintenance option for gardeners who want a beautiful and healthy plant without the worry of pest damage. To ensure optimal growth, Hydon Dawn prefers protection from the hot afternoon sun, making it perfect for partially shaded areas of your garden.

In late spring, Hydon Dawn produces rounded trusses of frilled, pale pink flowers that are about 5cm in width. These blooms create a captivating display that adds a touch of romance and elegance to your garden.

The compact and dense growth habit, combined with its stunning flowers and excellent foliage, makes Rhododendron Hydon Dawn a standout choice for any garden. Its unique characteristics and low-maintenance nature ensure that it will be a treasured addition to your landscape.

Don’t miss the opportunity to add this exquisite rhododendron to your collection. Visit our nursery today to see it in person, or buy online to secure this beautiful plant for your garden. Enhance your landscape with the timeless charm of Rhododendron Hydon Dawn.

Size information

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.

Learn More: Size Guide

How to plant

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.

Read more here | Planting & Soil Preparation Guide

Care information

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).