Princess Alice Rhododendron: A Fragrant Marvel for Your Garden

The “Princess Alice” Rhododendron is a botanical gem that captivates with its compact, yet elegant presence. This stunning plant blooms with pale pink buds that unfurl into pristine white flowers, releasing an intensely fragrant aroma that envelops your garden. If you seek a fragrant rhododendron that thrives in New Zealand’s climate while exhibiting resistance to mildew and boasting a well-balanced shape, the “Princess Alice” is your regal choice.

Pale Pink Buds and Fragrant White Flowers: The “Princess Alice” rhododendron beckons with the promise of beauty and fragrance. Its pale pink buds slowly reveal a profusion of pure white, bell-like flowers. The fragrance is nothing short of enchanting, infusing your garden with a delightful aroma that draws admirers from far and wide. It’s a sensory delight that adds an extra layer of charm to your outdoor space.

Resistant to Mildew, Unlike Its Counterpart: One notable advantage of the “Princess Alice” rhododendron is its resistance to mildew. This feature sets it apart from its counterpart, the Fragrantissimum rhododendron, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance and disease-resistant plant. With the “Princess Alice,” you can enjoy a pristine appearance year-round.

Elegant Shape and Compact Size: This rhododendron offers a well-defined and pleasing shape, making it a standout in your garden landscape. Its compact growth habit ensures that it maintains an elegant form, even after 10 years. With a minimum height of approximately 1 meter, it is a perfect addition to gardens of various sizes. Its refined structure allows for creative placement, whether in garden beds, along pathways, or as an eye-catching focal point.

Parentage: (edgeworthii x ciliatum) The “Princess Alice” rhododendron’s genetic lineage is a testament to its exceptional qualities. With parentage derived from the edgeworthii and ciliatum species, it inherits the best attributes of both, resulting in a plant that is as visually stunning as it is robust and resilient.

Flowering in the Splendour of October: October is the month of floral glory in the Southern Hemisphere, and the “Princess Alice” rhododendron does not disappoint. It graces your garden with its exquisite blooms during this time, elevating your outdoor space with its ethereal beauty.

Frost Shelter for Optimal Growth: To ensure the “Princess Alice” rhododendron thrives in your garden, it’s important to provide shelter from frost. New Zealand’s diverse climate demands care and protection for this delicate beauty. With the right precautions, your “Princess Alice” will reward you with year-round splendor.

In summary, the “Princess Alice” rhododendron is a fragrant marvel that adds a touch of elegance and aroma to your garden. Its resistance to mildew, compact form, and exceptional parentage make it an excellent choice for gardeners in New Zealand. Plant it with care, and it will be a regal presence in your outdoor space, gracing you with its fragrant, white blossoms.

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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