Rhododendron ‘Sir Charles Lemon’ is a classic evergreen rhododendron admired for its pure white flowers with subtle dark speckling on the upper petals, borne in rounded clusters that create an elegant show in mid spring. The blooms contrast beautifully with the plant’s dark green foliage, which features a cinnamon brown woolly indumentum on the undersides — a distinctive trait that adds visual interest year round.
This variety forms an upright, substantial shrub, generally reaching around 1.5–2.5 metres in height (and potentially larger in ideal conditions), making it well suited to mixed borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen feature where its form and flowers can be appreciated. ‘Sir Charles Lemon’ prefers acidic, moist but well drained soils, and performs best in partial shade to dappled sun, with shelter from harsh winds and extreme afternoon heat.
With its combination of classic white blooms, attractive foliage texture, and year round structure, Rhododendron ‘Sir Charles Lemon’ is a timeless choice for gardeners who appreciate both spring colour and evergreen landscape presence.
Order Rhododendron ‘Sir Charles Lemon’ online today, or visit the RhodoDirect nursery to see this historic and striking rhododendron in person.

Behind the scenes, potting up never really seems to stop here at the nursery. Right now, all the cuttings are graduating from their jiffy pots into their 2-litre pots. It really does feel a bit like a ceremony — the babies are off to school.

We are currently using PostHaste as our preferred domestic courier. Freight per box works out most economically when purchasing either two or four plants, as this fills the boxes we create efficiently. The freight cost for one plant is generally the same as for two, and we can fit up to four 6-litre pots into one banana box, making shipping cost-effective.

Please note, courier freight is also governed by plant height, as PostHaste cannot accept anything over 1.2 metres. Occasionally this may mean selecting a slightly shorter plant for shipping, but rest assured — we always aim to send you the largest, healthiest plants possible. If there’s a significant size difference, we’ll always give you a call to discuss your options.