Rhododendron
'Northern Lights'
Northern Lights Rhododendron
Family |
Ericaceae |
Genus |
Rhododendron |
Cultivar |
'Northern Lights' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
4 - 7 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
2a - 7a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 - H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-35 - (-12) |
Temperature (°F) |
-30 - 10 |
Height |
1 - 2 m |
Spread |
1 - 2 m |
Cultivation |
Grows in well-drained, humus rich, organic soil in partial shade. |
Pests |
Aphids, borers, lacebugs, caterpillars, leafhoppers, mealybugs, nematodes, scale, thrips, whitefly, mites, blights, canker, crown rot, leaf gall, root rot, leaf spot, rust and powdery mildew. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Smooth grey bark. |
Notable Specimens |
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |