Rhododendron 'Northern Lights' (Northern Lights Rhododendron)


Botanical Information

FamilyEricaceae
GenusRhododendron
Cultivar'Northern Lights'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginHorticultural origin.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-12)
Temperature (°F)-30 - 10
Height1 - 2 m
Spread1 - 2 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

CultivationGrows in well-drained, humus rich, organic soil in partial shade.
PestsAphids, 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 SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth grey bark.

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