Susan Rhododendron: “Graceful Transition from Bright Mauve to Lavender”

Embrace the beauty of the Susan Rhododendron, where flowers open in a vibrant bright mauve hue, gracefully fading to a delicate lavender.

Born from the lineage of campanulatum ssp campanulatum x fortunei ssp fortunei, this beauty grows to a minimum height of 1.2 meters after a decade, showcasing its splendid bloom in October.

It thrives best when shielded from direct sun exposure and, when protected, displays incredible resilience and performance. The Susan Rhododendron’s true magnificence is unveiled when it finds refuge from the sun, allowing it to flourish and enchant with its graceful transition of colours.

These plants are currently three year old plants in 5 litre pots.

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.