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Rhododendron mucronulatum

'Westons Pink Diamond'


Westons Pink Diamond Rhododendron




Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Species
mucronulatum
Cultivar
'Westons Pink Diamond'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 5
Canadian Hardiness Zone
5
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Height
125 - 150 cm
Spread
125 - 150 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
Landscape
Specimen, woodland and foundation planting.
Cultivation
Full sun and partial-shade. Average to dry, moist, acidic and well-drained soil.
Shape
Upright and rounded.
Growth
Slow
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
The leaves are oblong at the base and come to a slightly rounded tip.
Flower Description
Appear in clusters of semi-double flat, saucer-shaped flowers.
Colour Description
The buds are a rose pink. The flowers are fuchsia. The leaves are green and become a reddish-bronze in winter.
Texture Description
The leaves have a glossy texture.
Propagation
Cuttings
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