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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Acidic / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Rhododendrons make up an incredibly diverse group of plants, originating from many parts of the Northern hemisphere with a large concentration in China and the Himalayas. These plants vary from tiny ground covering plants to species growing as understory plants in forests. Most flower in early spring, although some bear flowers for a brief period in autumn.

Rhododendron ‘Spring Sunshine’ is a lovely rhododendron bearing large flowers that are apricot when in bud, fading to pale yellow as they open, in May. For best results, grow Rhododendron ‘Spring Sunshine’ in dappled to partial shade in moist but well-drained, acidic soil. Plants need minimal pruning and can be propagated by layering.

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Rhododendron ‘Spring Sunshine’ and wildlife

Rhododendron ‘Spring Sunshine’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Rhododendron ‘Spring Sunshine’ poisonous?

Rhododendron ‘Spring Sunshine’ causes an upset stomach.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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