Rhododendron ‘Daviesii’

Rich with a delightful fragrance, Rhododendron ‘Daviesii’ is a beautiful, compact, deciduous azalea producing elegant, funnel-shaped, creamy-white flowers with a yellow flare. Opening from pink buds in late spring to early summer, the highly fragrant blossoms contrast beautifully with the handsome foliage of bluish-green leaves. ‘Daviesii’ belongs to the Ghent Hybrid Azaleas, which refers to breeding efforts that began in Ghent, Belgium, in the early 1800s. Ghent azaleas are hardy deciduous shrubs derived from Rhododendron luteum and various American species. They have slender-tubed, funnel-shaped, usually fragrant flowers in early summer in shades of pink, yellow, orange, red, and white. They never fail to provide a splendid display when massed in shrub borders.

• Grows with an open, upright habit, up to 4-6ft. tall and wide (120-180 cm)
• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, acidic, humusy, well-drained soils. Best in the light-dappled shade but tolerant of some sun if the soil is reliably moist. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers. Mulch annually with leaf mold to retain moisture, control weeds, and cool the soil.
• Perfect for borders, as a flowering hedge, or as a privacy screen. Great for containers and small gardens!
• Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds.
• Removing spent flowers promotes new growth.
• Propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, layering in autumn, or grafting in late winter or late summer. Cultivars will not come true from seed
• All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.