Rhododendron (T) 'Marcel Menard' plant © copyright  

Rhododendron (T) 'Marcel Menard'

  • Shrub
  • Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
  • 150 cm-2 m high
  • Purple flowers
  • Evergreen

Garden use

Use

Along path Slope Hedge Shrub border Park Woodland Solitary Small groups Large groups

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees For butterflies

Ornamental value and special features

Cutflower Scented Wintergreen

Planting density

Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 150 - 200 cm
Flowering time May - June
Flower colour dark purple, violet
Growth habit ascending, rosette
Hardiness down to about -30°C

Site conditions

Light morning sun, evening sun, open shade
Moisture moist
Soil pervious

Botanical information

Botanical name Rhododendron (T) 'Marcel Menard'
Genus Rhododendron
Family Ericaceae
Awards Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
Origin hybrid
Rhododendron
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