Rhododendron Lady Alice Fitzwilliam

A gorgeous, wonderfully scented rhododendron for very mild areas, Rhododendron Lady Alice Fitzwilliam is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with a rounded, bushy habit. The typical rhododendron, palmate leaves are leathery, strongly veined and deep green. In May, pink buds open to white flowers with a pink streak and a yellow patch, with a strong, delicious fragrance, redolent of nutmeg, which carries on the air. Not a plant for colder areas, Rhododendron Lady Alice Fitzwilliam holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Fertile, very well-drained, acidic soil
Position: Best in full sun; tolerates partial shade
Season of interest: All year, late spring in particular
Hardiness: Borderline hardy
Height: up to 6’6” (2m) Spread: 6’6” (2m)

Photo by Adam Lusch, cropped, and licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.