Rhododendron 'Schneekrone' (Pot Size 3L) Snow Crown sold by Boma Garden Centre

This robust yet compact yakushimanum hybrid produces abundant wavy-margined flowers in white flushed soft pink with ruby red spotting, opening in May from deep pink buds. Dark green leathery foliage is felted reddish-brown when young, providing year-round structure and winter interest. Reaching just 75-100cm after ten years, it is ideal for containers and smaller garden spaces. An RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, it is hardy to -20°C or below.Plant in moist, well-drained, humus-rich acid soil (pH 4.5-6.0) in dappled shade. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Feed with slow-release ericaceous fertilizer and maintain consistent moisture, particularly in late June. Monitor for vine weevil, powdery mildew, and rhododendron bud blast; treat promptly if detected.