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Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby' (Pot Size 7.5L)

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Quick Guide

  • Deep red funnel-shaped flowers in May
  • Large dark green lance-shaped leaves
  • Dense, compact, and rounded bush
  • Ideal for backgrounds or informal hedges
  • Hardy and evergreen in a 5 Litre pot

Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby', a standout evergreen shrub, is admired for its large, dark green lance-shaped leaves and the striking rounded trusses of funnel-shaped deep red flowers that bloom in May. This variety is particularly noted for its dense, compact, and rounded bush form, reaching a mature height and spread of 1.0-1.5m, making it an ideal choice for creating an impressive background display or serving as an informal hedge in the garden.

Perfect for gardeners looking for a slow-growing, hardy plant that offers both lush foliage and vibrant blooms, 'Wilgen's Ruby' thrives in full sun to partial shade. It requires moist, well-drained soil with an acidic pH, and is well-suited to a variety of soil types, including clay, loam, and sand, ensuring versatility in garden placement.

Recommended for:

'Wilgen's Ruby' is highly recommended for gardeners seeking an impactful evergreen shrub that provides year-round interest. Its magnificent deep red flowers make it a focal point in spring, while its lush foliage ensures it remains attractive throughout the year. It's an excellent choice for adding structure to borders, creating informal hedges, or enhancing the background of garden designs.

Ideal Position:

This Rhododendron prefers a position in full sun to partial shade, where it can enjoy the best of both worlds. Its preference for acidic, moist, well-drained soil makes it adaptable to most garden situations, provided the soil conditions are met.

Plant Care Guide

Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby' is fully hardy and requires minimal maintenance once established. Watering should ensure the soil remains moist, particularly during dry spells. An annual mulch with ericaceous compost will help maintain soil acidity and moisture levels. While naturally compact, occasional pruning can be performed to shape and encourage denser growth.

Suitable Compost: Ericaceous

  • EAN code
    039607
  • Ultimate Height
    150cm (59.1In)
  • Ultimate Spread
    150cm (59.1In)
  • Flower Colour
    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 'Wilgen's Ruby' (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!