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Rhododendron ‘Cunningham’s White’

Rhododendron ‘Cunningham’s White’ boasts large trusses of white flowers with a subtle yellow throat in late spring. This evergreen hybrid offers dense, dark green foliage year-round. It thrives in acidic, moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. A classic choice for adding structure and reliable spring colour to sheltered borders.
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Are you looking to introduce reliable evergreen structure and a burst of pure white colour to your garden in the mid-spring months? Allow us to introduce Rhododendron ‘Cunningham’s White’, a highly dependable shrub known for its abundant, large trusses of classic white flowers appearing beautifully throughout April and May.

This plant maintains its dense, bushy, rounded habit throughout the year, offering constant visual interest with its deep green foliage, which remains attractive even when other plants are dormant; the spring blooms are particularly beneficial as they attract foraging bees, and its dense cover can offer useful shelter for garden birds.

For the best results in your UK garden, ensure it is planted in soil that is naturally acidic and rich in humus, moist but well-drained soil, and position it where it receives shelter from the strongest winds and intense midday sun; its versatility makes it excellent for low-maintenance plantings, screening purposes, or grounding formal mixed shrub borders.

Product Details

Common Name
Cunningham's White Rhododendron
Growth Rate
slow
Max height
1.8 M
Bloom Time
mid to late spring
Flower Colour
white with yellowish-green or coppery-bronze blotch
Leaf Colour
dark green
Sunlight
full sun to partial shade; avoid intense afternoon sun
Pruning
prune after flowering if necessary to shape; generally low need
Seasonal Spring
Showy white flowers; high ornamental value
Seasonal Summer
Evergreen foliage provides garden structure
Seasonal Autumn
Evergreen foliage persists, minimal color change
Seasonal Winter
Evergreen foliage offers year-round interest
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