Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla'
(40/50cm Pot Grown)

With its upright growing nature, and contrasting, dark, evergreen leaves, this specimen is a must-have for your garden. Not only is Nova Zembla an evergreen plant, but it's also low maintenance, meaning you get a beautiful display of flowers with very little effort!

Nova Zembla can be used in many ways- whether that's as a hedge/screen, or placed in a container, bed, or border, it will happily thrive and survive!

It has an ultimate height and spread of 2m x 2m within 10-20 years.

You should plant your Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla' in full sun or dappled shade, and in well-draining, acidic soil.

• Growth rate: Average (20-40cm per year)
  
• Ideal height: 2m+ Tall
• Soil type: Sand, loam, clay, acidic̴Ì?
• Exposure: Sheltered
• Aspect: Full sun, partial shade
• Evergreen foliage? Yes

You should not need to prune your Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla' at all- you will only need to remove the spent flowers and cut away and 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 or Azalea fertiliser down, to encourage the best and most healthy, new shoots.