Discover the Rhododendron ‘Mike Davis,’ an exceptional hybrid that brings a delightful burst of colour and elegance to your garden. This wonderful plant is celebrated for its prolific, frilly-edged flowers that are a captivating pale pink. These exquisite blooms appear in midseason, specifically in November, forming beautiful trusses that add a touch of charm to any landscape.

Rhododendron ‘Mike Davis’ is a hybrid with parentage from an unnamed Yakushimanum hybrid and Lem’s Cameo, resulting in its unique and attractive features. The apricot-pink, flared flowers with some speckling are truly a sight to behold. In addition to its stunning blooms, the plant also boasts very good bronze new growth, providing year-round interest.

This broadleaf evergreen shrub reaches approximately 1.2 meters in height within 10 years, making it a perfect choice for a variety of garden settings. The green foliage remains attractive throughout the year, and the new copper-colored foliage adds a warm touch to the plant’s overall appearance.

Rhododendron ‘Mike Davis’ thrives in a sunny position with part shade, making it versatile for different garden layouts. It prefers well-drained, moist, and acidic soil, ensuring optimal growth and vibrant blooms. Regular watering is essential, especially during hot and dry periods, and mulching is beneficial to retain moisture and protect the roots. Fertilising with acid food from spring through autumn will keep this rhododendron healthy and flourishing.

This plant is not only a visual delight but also a practical choice for gardeners. It attracts bees, making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Additionally, Rhododendron ‘Mike Davis’ is resistant to verticillium wilt, ensuring it remains a robust and reliable part of your garden for years to come.

Don’t miss the chance 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 vibrant and unique beauty of Rhododendron ‘Mike Davis.’

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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