Rhododendron 'Northern Lights' (Northern Lights Rhododendron)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Cultivar | 'Northern Lights' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Horticultural origin. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-12) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 10 |
| Height | 1 - 2 m |
| Spread | 1 - 2 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth grey bark. |
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