Rhododendron Marcel Menard is a stunning dark flowered variety with very deep purple velvety flowers with greenish speckling - this creates a real impact in the garden, an old variety from the 1920s that is very easy to grow.
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
- Rhododendron Marcel Menard
- Evergreen oblong to lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves
- Monsieur Marcel Ménard is a particularly tough hybrid
- Tall upright compact shrub
- Height - 2.5m (8ft) Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
- Full Sun or Partial Shade
- Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich
- Neutral to acid soil - ideally pH4.5 - 5.5
- Flowers May - June
- Deep purple-violet flowers with greenish speckling in the throat
- Supplied in 2-3 litre pot
- Available as single or packs of 3
- Allow up to 14 days for delivery