Why Plant Cunningham's White Rhododendron?
Cunningham’s White Rhododendron has truly stood the test of time. When Andrew Jackson was in the White House and Earl Grey was the Prime Minister of the U.K., this celebrated evergreen Accent was introduced. It has been loved ever since. Because of its hardiness and many other fine attributes, it has been used in hybridization perhaps more than any other Rhododendron. It is also a superb plant in its own right. A profuse and reliable bloomer, its pristine white blossoms are pure joy in spring. During the rest of the year, it will look sharp in your foundation beds, patio area, or woodland garden. A classic! Hybrid Evergreen Rhododendrons are the result of years of patient breeding work done using countless species and forms of these spectacular Accents. Because of the efforts of so many professional and amateur plant lovers, we now have a rainbow of colors to choose from when selecting Rhododendrons for our homes. One website lists 15,000 varieties of Evergreen Rhododendrons in its database! James Cunningham of Comely Bank Nursery in Edinburgh, Scotland, bred Cunningham’s White. He released it in 1830. Then, as now, it received high marks for hardiness, disease resistance, and overall beauty.
How to use Cunningham's White Rhododendron in the landscape?
Some Rhododendrons can be a bit tricky to grow, but Cunningham’s White is one of the most resilient. With proper care, it thrives in the colder states—down to -20ºF. This one is a winner!
How To Plant Cunningham's White Rhododendron
Rhododendrons appreciate a little pampering. They thrive when shielded from hot summer sunand given moist but well-drained, acidic soil (though Cunningham’s White tolerates a higher-pH soil than most). They never like to dry out but don’t care for soggy conditions, either. Rhododendrons can “burn” from harsh chemical fertilizers, so feed with a gentle organic product like Bower & Branch Elements™ Fertilizer. Azalea lace bug can sometimes be an issue, but specimens grown in optimal conditions in most cases will remain healthy and resistant to attack. If pruning is necessary, trim your Cunningham’s White Rhododendron immediately after blooming, as next year’s flower buds are formed in summer.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
