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Rhododendron ‘Marcel Menard’ – large evergreen flowering shrub with purple flowers. Grows to about 2m x 2m, ideal for woodland gardens and large containers. UK nursery-grown at St Annes, supplied in a 5L pot.
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Rhododendron ‘Marcel Menard’ is a large evergreen flowering shrub that earns its place in any garden. Marcel Menard has purple flowers.
Rhododendrons are among the showiest flowering shrubs for UK gardens, producing large trusses of blooms in late spring above handsome evergreen foliage. The range runs from compact dwarf varieties for pots and rockeries, through the neat, weather-resistant yakushimanum hybrids, to large, hardy hybrids for woodland gardens and screening.
Rhododendron ‘Marcel Menard’ grows best in dappled shade, sheltered from cold winds, in moist, well-drained, acidic soil or ericaceous compost. It is a good choice for woodland gardens, and also works well for large containers, spring colour and acid-soil borders. Pair with azaleas, camellias, pieris, Japanese maples, ferns and hostas for a classic acid-soil planting.
Before planting, soak the root ball in a bucket of water. Prepare a hole about twice the width of the pot, fork over the bottom and add organic matter. Plant at the original soil level, firm the soil around the roots and give it a generous drink.
Keep the roots moist, especially in late summer when next year’s buds form. Water with rainwater where possible, mulch with leafmould or pine bark, and feed in spring with an ericaceous fertiliser. Mulch with leafmould, water with rainwater where possible and deadhead where practical. Little pruning is needed. Snap off faded flower trusses carefully after flowering, avoiding the new buds beneath, and trim lightly to shape at the same time. Yellowing leaves usually indicate alkaline soil or compost; poor flowering often follows dry roots the previous summer.
Compact and dwarf varieties are excellent in pots of ericaceous compost; water with rainwater and feed every spring.
Every plant is grown at our St Annes nursery in the North West, where it is raised in real British conditions. That means a tougher, well-rooted plant that settles quickly into your garden. This Rhododendron ‘Marcel Menard’ is supplied in a 5L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.
How big does Rhododendron ‘Marcel Menard’ grow?
Rhododendron ‘Marcel Menard’ typically reaches 2m x 2m, depending on position, soil and pruning.
When does Rhododendron ‘Marcel Menard’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is spring, when it shows purple flowers.
Is Rhododendron ‘Marcel Menard’ hardy?
Fully hardy in most of the UK.
How do I prune Rhododendron ‘Marcel Menard’?
Little pruning is needed. Snap off faded flower trusses carefully after flowering, avoiding the new buds beneath, and trim lightly to shape at the same time.
Does Rhododendron ‘Marcel Menard’ need ericaceous compost?
Yes. Rhododendrons need acidic conditions, so grow them in ericaceous compost or acid soil and water with rainwater where possible.
Why are the leaves on my rhododendron turning yellow?
Yellow leaves with green veins usually mean the soil is too alkaline. Feed with a sequestered iron or ericaceous fertiliser and water with rainwater.
Add Rhododendron ‘Marcel Menard’ to your basket today and enjoy spring interest in your garden.
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