Rhododendron 'Blue Peter'
(30/40cm Pot Grown)

The most popular blue flowered Rhododendron hybrid, 'Blue Peter' has large, shiny, dark, evergreen foliage which compliments the stunning flower display perfectly.

Being easy to grow and care for, makes the Rhododendron 'Blue Peter' the ideal species for anyone new to gardening and will reach an ultimate height between 1.5-1.8m within 10 years!

It is best to plant Rhododendron 'Blue Peter' in full sun or partial shade, and in acidic, but well-draining soil- just ensure it gets plenty of water.

• Growth rate: Average (20-40cm per year)
• Ideal height: 1.5m-1.8m Medium
• Soil type: Clay, loam, sand, acidic̴Ì?
• Exposure: Sheltered
• Aspect: Full sun, semi-shade
• Evergreen foliage? Yes

You should not need to prune your Rhododendron 'Blue Peter' at all- you will only need to remove the spent flowers, and cut away any dead/diseased branches, where necessary. This must be done in late Spring when the flowering has finished.

Once you've finished pruning, place a bit of Rhododendron/Azalea fertiliser down to encourage the best and most healthy, new shoots.