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. |