Dark Lord Rhododendron

Dark Lord Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Dark Lord'

This rhododendron bears green flowers in spring, a spring-flowering ericaceous shrub is valued for its vivid colour display and reliable performance in acidic, well-drained soils.

  • Green flowers open in spring in dense clusters, creating a vivid display that marks one of spring's most reliable colour events.
  • Mounding habit, reaching 2 m at maturity; minimal pruning needed, remove spent flowers after bloom to improve the following year's display.
  • Requires acidic, well-drained, organically rich soil; avoid alkaline or waterlogged conditions.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade to full shade with moist, average, dry, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist, Average, Dry, Well-drained
Hardiness Zone
5 – 5
Mature Height (meters)
1.5 – 2.0
Mature Spread (meters)
1.5 – 2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Green
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Mounding
Landscape Uses
Foundation, Accent
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Rhododendrons require constant moisture (but not standing water), a fertile soil with a low pH and grow best in partial shade. Any pruning should be done soon after flowering to ensure bud set. Plants can benefit from protection (burlap wrap) against drying winter winds and sun in an exposed location.

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