Rhododendron 'Mary Fleming' (Mary Fleming Rhododendron)


Botanical Information

FamilyEricaceae
GenusRhododendron
Cultivar'Mary Fleming'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height45 - 76 cm
Spread45 - 76 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

ShapeCompact and upright.
LandscapeMass, group or specimen planting. Borders, hedges and woodland planting.
PropagationCuttings.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Acidic, organically rich, humusy, medium moisture, moisture-retentive and well-drained soil.
PestsAphids, borers lacebugs, caterpillars, leafhoppers, mealybugs, nematodes, scale, thrips and whiteflies may be a problem. Mites may also appear. Blights, canker, crown rot, leaf gall, root rot, leaf spot, rust and powdery mildew can occur. Rabbit tolerant.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionElliptic leaves that are 5 cm long.
Flower DescriptionLarge trusses of flowers bloom at the tips of branches followed by a flush of new leaves.
Colour DescriptionThe flowers are a creamy pale yellow colour that are flushed with pink. Each flower has a dark pink throat blotch. The leaves are dark green and become a bronze colour in winter.

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