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Rhododendron

'Wine and Roses'


Wine and Roses Rhododendron




Origin:  Introduced by Ken Cox at Glendoick Garden, Glendoick, Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Cultivar
'Wine and Roses'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
7b - 8a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
7b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5
Temperature (°C)
-15 to -10
Temperature (°F)
5 to 14
Height
1 - 1.5 m
Spread
1 - 1.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMayJune
General Description
This evergreen shrub averages 1.2 m in height. The ovate leaves have a dark green colouring and dark red spotting. The pink funnel-shaped flowers bloom in mid-spring.
Landscape
Border, container, hedge, rock garden, woodland garden, mass planting, grouping, specimen plant.
Cultivation
Prefers high organic, well-drained, acidic soils. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Make sure to mulch well to conserve moisture.
Shape
Mounding, round, to compact.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Chlorosis, leaf spot, borer damage, salt burn, die back, root rot, spider mites, lacebugs, and black vine weevil.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Notable Specimens
Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England.
Propagation
By layering, grafting, and tissue culture.
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