Hybrid Rhododendron Marcel Menard Azaleas & Rhododendrons

Rhododendron ‘Marie Forte’
A variety of dense bushy spreading habit with mid green to yellowing glossy leaves. Produces large rounded clusters of funnel shaped flowers, deep crimson red to purple red in colour with dark marks to the throat of each flower head at the end of May and beginning of June. Beautiful in any situation preferring to be planted in filtered sunlight or partial shade.
All Hybrid Rhododendrons are evergreen
Height after 10 years – 150cm-200cm

Large Flowered Hybrid Rhododendrons are unsurpassed for the beauty of their large flower trusses, produced in ever increasing numbers each year as the plants develop making these plants a solid long-term investment. If space allows, they are at their best when planted in bold groups and with a mix of varieties it is possible to have flowers in succession from March until early June. They also go well with deciduous and evergreen Azaleas.
Although often seen planted in the dappled shade of a woodland setting, these tough plants will succeed in full sun. Rhododendrons are ericaceous plants and so they should have acid soil that is well prepared and free draining. (Check to see if they are growing in nearby gardens if you aren’t sure about your soil). If your soil is alkaline, they can still be enjoyed in your garden if grown in large containers or raised beds filled with Ericaceous compost.
Hybrid Rhododendrons dislike cultivation immediately around them (their roots are very close to the surface) but they do benefit from a light mulch each Spring to conserve moisture. This will also discourage weeds making these plant both beautiful, and very low maintenance.