Discover Delicate Elegance: Tiana Rhododendron! 

Behold the exquisite allure of the Tiana Rhododendron, graced with charming white butterfly-shaped blooms adorned with captivating burgundy blotches. This variety boasts a compact growth habit, displaying dark green foliage that accentuates the frilly-edged blooms, setting it apart from the Sappho. Its low-growing nature and unique characteristics contribute to its distinct appeal.

Growing Tips and Unique Traits: Tiana Rhododendron, a favorite among enthusiasts, emerges from the cross of Sappho and the yakushimanum Exbury form, achieving a minimum height of 1.2 meters after a decade. Blooming elegantly in November, it showcases its sun-tolerant nature and compact growth, distinguishing itself as a beloved choice for gardens seeking a charming and manageable addition.

Interesting Facts: Tiana Rhododendron embodies delicate elegance, showcasing lovely white butterfly-shaped blooms adorned with striking burgundy blotches. Its compact habit and frilly edges add uniqueness to its allure, differentiating it from the Sappho variety. This favored choice stands out for its sun tolerance, thrip resistance and compact growth, making it a beloved addition to gardens.

Explore the delicate charm of the Tiana Rhododendron at our RhodoDirect nursery or uncover it in our diverse online collection. Embrace this beloved variety, showcasing elegant white blooms with burgundy accents, a perfect blend of delicate beauty and compact charm for your garden oasis.

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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