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Rhododendron 'Taragona' (Pot Size 7.5L)

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Quick Guide

  • Masses of cherry red blooms
  • Flowers cover the bush in April-May
  • Compact size, height 80cm, spread 1m
  • Ideal for beds, borders, pots, and containers
  • Evergreen foliage, easy to care for

Rhododendron 'Tarragona' is a truly spectacular variety, celebrated for its freedom of bloom that can cover the entire bush with cherry red, funnel-shaped flowers in April and May. The abundance of flowers is so great that they can often obscure the lush evergreen foliage beneath, bringing a vibrant cheer to the spring garden.

This mature and fully hardy Rhododendron offers a more compact size than many of its counterparts, making it ideal for incorporating into beds and borders or for adding a pop of colour to pots and containers. Standing at a height of 80cm and with a spread of 1m, 'Tarragona' is perfectly suited to gardeners looking for impactful beauty without the extensive space requirements.

Recommended for:

'Tarragona' is highly recommended for its easy-to-grow nature and spectacular display of cherry red blooms. It's particularly suited to those wishing to enhance their garden with a compact, yet floriferous, evergreen shrub that thrives in both beds and containers.

Ideal Position:

For the best results, plant Rhododendron 'Tarragona' in a position that receives full sun to partial shade. This versatile shrub is adaptable and will flourish with the right balance of light, making it a stunning addition to a variety of garden settings.

Plant Care Guide

Caring for 'Tarragona' is straightforward. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and benefits from the application of a slow-release ericaceous plant food, such as Fed n Done Ericaceous Feed, to support its vibrant flowering and overall health. Regular watering, especially in dry spells, will keep it at its best, while mulching annually with ericaceous compost can help maintain soil acidity and moisture levels.

  • EAN code
    039606
  • Ultimate Height
    80cm (31.5In)
  • Ultimate Spread
    100cm(39.4In)
  • Flower Colour
    Cherry Red
  • Foliage Colour
    Dark Green
  • Sunlight
    Full Sun, Partial Shade
  • UK Hardiness Zone
    H5-8
  • Planting Season
    Spring, Autumn
  • Season of Interest
    Spring
  • Growth Rate
    Moderate
  • Bee Friendly
    Yes
  • Pet Friendly
    Yes
  • Child Friendly
    Yes
  • Soil Type
    Well drained
  • Soil PH
    Acid

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.

Located in Kentish Town, London, Boma garden centre is proud of its vision to transform the city into an urban paradise. The garden centre has created a plant lover's paradise, a place where you can relax, unwind and de-stress among the foliage and flowers. The Webshop makes it easier to order online if you can't get to the garden centre, with nationwide delivery. But we encourage plant lovers to pop in for a visit and chat with the team. 

 

 

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Buy Rhododendron 'Taragona' (Pot Size 7.5L) at The Boma Garden Centre in Kentish Town, London. Visit our garden centre in London and check our wide range of plants & gardening products. We also offer many other  products in our webshop. We look forward to seeing you soon!