1ft Rhododendron ‘Tortoiseshell Orange’ | 7.5L Pot | Compact Rhododendron

The story of the Tortoiseshell rhododendrons begins in the late 1800’s when one of the foremost rhododendron breeders of the time, Walter Charles Slocock, started up a nursery just south west of London. There he bred nearly 60 varieties over the coming years but it wasn’t until the 1900’s that the range of soft coloured “Tortoiseshell” rhododendrons were hybridised. Tortoiseshell Orange combines soft golden yellow and pale salmon pink shades resulting in a beautiful pastel orange colour. Freshly opened flowers and in morning light they appear more pink, mature ones and in afternoon sun they turn more orange. They are quite large, campanulate, and open in early June. Easy to grow, it is happy facing any aspect, as long as it is sheltered from cold winds, and is placed in moist well-drained soil.

Variety Information

• Flowering Period: April-July
• Flower Colour: Orange
• Evergreen: Yes
• Size: Shrub
• Features: Large Blooms