Planting Rhododendrons In Shade. Unlike many blooming plants rhododendron does not like full morning sun in winter and does best when planted in dappled shade on the north side of a building. To grow your own rhododendron plant your shrub in mild weather and care for it regularly.
In cornwall you can grow in more shade than scotland. Planting in warm or hot regions zones 7 to 11 plant in a site that receives afternoon shade especially in hot areas. How to plant rhododendron azaleas.
Unlike many blooming plants rhododendron does not like full morning sun in winter and does best when planted in dappled shade on the north side of a building.
How to plant rhododendron azaleas. The further north the more light is required. It is 3 to 6 feet high with a naturally rounded shape and dark green leaves 3 inches long. Within this group are varieties with pink to lavender blooms such as elite and waltham.