Rhododendron Saffrano 5 Litre Pot

Rhododendron ‘Saffrano’

A Compact Evergreen Rhododendron with Soft Apricot-Orange Blooms and Year-Round Foliage

Rhododendron ‘Saffrano’ is a compact, evergreen variety prized for its delicate apricot to soft orange flowers and tidy, rounded growth habit. Flowering in mid to late spring, this rhododendron brings a warm, elegant touch to woodland gardens, borders, and shaded containers. Its lustrous dark green foliage offers structure and interest throughout the year, making it both a decorative and dependable choice.

Key Features

• Elegant Flower Colour: Clusters of trumpet-shaped blooms open in soft shades of apricot, peach, or pale orange, often with a hint of pink or yellow in the throat.

• Evergreen Structure: Glossy, dark green leaves form a dense, mounded shrub that keeps its shape year-round.

• Compact Form: Ideal for smaller gardens or mixed borders, growing into a neat, rounded shape.

Seasonal Interest

Spring

• Main flowering season (April–May) with showy trusses of apricot-orange blooms.

• Fresh leaf growth appears after flowering, adding renewed vibrancy.

Summer–Autumn

• Maintains a compact, green structure, providing reliable form and a backdrop to other summer flowers.

Winter

• Evergreen foliage gives structure and colour in the winter garden, with leaves often developing subtle bronze tints in colder weather.

Growth & Form

• Height & Spread: Typically reaches 1.2 m high × 1.2–1.5 m wide over 10 years.

• Growth Habit: Rounded and bushy, with dense branching and tidy form.

• Foliage: Medium-sized, glossy dark green leaves that stay on the plant year-round.

Ideal Uses

• Woodland & Shade Gardens: Perfect for dappled shade or north-facing beds and borders.

• Container Growing: Suitable for large containers filled with ericaceous compost.

• Mixed Shrub Borders: Combines well with other spring-flowering shrubs like Camellia and Pieris.

• Foundation Planting: Maintains a well-kept form, ideal for front gardens or entryways.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Prefers partial shade; tolerates full shade but may flower less profusely.

• Soil: Requires acidic, moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter (pH 4.5–6).

• Hardiness: Hardy in UK climates (H5–H6); tolerant of frost and light snow.

• Maintenance: Low. Deadhead after flowering to encourage bushier growth. Mulch annually with leaf mould or composted bark. Avoid lime-based feeds.

Why Choose Rhododendron ‘Saffrano’?

For gardeners seeking softer flower tones in an evergreen shrub, ‘Saffrano’ offers a unique colour palette that blends beautifully into woodland-style planting. Its reliable hardiness, tidy growth, and early-season colour make it a valuable asset in acid-loving plant collections.

Perfect Companions

• Shrubs: Pieris japonica, Enkianthus, Azaleas (deciduous or evergreen)

• Perennials: Hosta, Ferns, Pulmonaria, Tiarella

• Groundcovers: Pachysandra, Vinca minor, Cornus canadensis

Rhododendron Saffrano 5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.