Rhododendron 'Lord Roberts' In 9cm Pot, Stunning Flowers 'Lord Roberts' is a robust hardy plant, with dark green glossy leaves and large trusses of funnel-shaped deep crimson flowers, with a black throat. It is an upright, evergreen grower. Growing Details: Common Name: 'Lord Roberts' Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Partial shade Hardiness: H6 Soil type: Well-drained, moist, acidic/clay,loam,sand Height: 1.5-2.5m Spread:1.5-2.5m Description: Generally, Rhododendron can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or trees, with simple leaves, sometimes with a dense colourful indumentum of hairs on the lower side, and funnel-shaped, bell-shaped or tubular flowers that may be solitary or in short racemes.