Rhododendron
'Countess of Haddington'
Countess of Haddington Rhododendron.
| Family |
| Ericaceae |
| Genus |
| Rhododendron |
| Cultivar |
| 'Countess of Haddington' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 - 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -9 °C |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 15 °F |
| Height |
| 1.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1.5 m |
| Pests |
| May be prone to vine weevil, rhododendron leafhopper, Pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Hairy, lanceolate to oblong-obovate, 10 cm long, olive green leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Scented, funnel-shaped white flowers flushed with pink. |
| Notable Specimens |
| National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, layering in autumn or grafting in late summer or late winter. |