Description
Rhododendron ‘Arctic Blue’ is a very hardy, evergreen compact shrub with grey-green, slightly aromatic year-round foliage. In spring, it produces masses of funnel-shaped, blueish purple flowers that are very attractive to bumblebees and other beneficial pollinators. Its compact size (approx 60cm height and spread) makes it perfect for planting in pots, rockeries and mixed borders, adding a splash of colour in mid-spring when many other plants are still dormant. It can grow in full sun, but prefers semi-shade and acidic soil conditions, so it is advised to plant with some ericaceous compost.