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Quick Guide
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Intense crimson-red flowers
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Evergreen glossy foliage
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Compact, neat habit
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Excellent spring focal point
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Ideal for partial shade
Rhododendron ‘Gertrude Schale’ is a striking evergreen shrub known for its bold, saturated crimson-red flower trusses in mid to late spring. Each bloom is broad and slightly flared, with gently undulating petal edges and darker speckling in the throat, giving the flowers a velvety depth. When fully open, the rounded clusters create a powerful block of colour that commands attention in the garden.
The deep red tones contrast beautifully against its leathery, dark green foliage, which provides strong year-round structure. This variety is particularly effective as a specimen in acid borders or woodland-style planting, and it pairs well with white rhododendrons, pale pink azaleas, ferns and hostas to soften and balance its intensity.
Reliable and hardy across much of the UK, ‘Gertrude Schale’ delivers confident spring impact while maintaining an attractive evergreen presence throughout the seasons.
Plant Care Guide
Plant in partial shade or dappled sunlight, sheltered from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun. Rhododendron ‘Gertrude Schale’ prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich acidic soil and does not tolerate lime.
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in its first few years. Apply an annual mulch of bark or leaf mould in spring to conserve moisture and maintain soil acidity. Feed after flowering with an ericaceous fertiliser to support healthy growth and bud formation for the following season.
Remove spent flower trusses once flowering has finished to maintain a tidy appearance. Avoid disturbing the shallow root system. Hardy in most UK regions when planted in suitable soil.
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EAN code012409
- Ultimate Height120-180cm
- Ultimate Spread120-180cm
- Flower ColourCrimson Red
- Foliage ColourGreen
- SunlightPartial Shade
- UK Hardiness ZoneH5
- Care GuideEasy
- Season of InterestSpring
- Growth RateModerate
- Drought TolerantYes
- Bee FriendlyYes
- Pet FriendlyYes
- Child FriendlyYes
- Soil TypeWell drained, Moist
- Soil PHAcid
Delivery Areas
We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.
Delivery Costs & Delivery Day
Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.
Delivery Timeframes
We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.
Third-Party Couriers
For London postcodes outside a 5-mile radius of our Kentish Town garden centre, we may occasionally use a third-party courier for delivery. In these cases, we try our best to still deliver the items in the requested delivery time slot but please be aware that occasionally this may not always be possible and is out of our control.
Click & Collect
We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.
All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.
Returns Policy
If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.
Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.
Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.
Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.
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