Rhododendron 'Miss Moffy' (Miss Moffy Rhododendron)


Botanical Information

FamilyEricaceae
GenusRhododendron
Cultivar'Miss Moffy'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-10
Height48 - 60 cm
Spread38 - 45 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeAs a border, container or hedge plant, in woodland gardens, in mass plantings and groupings or as a specimen plant.
CultivationGrow in sun-dappled or open shade in organically rich, humusy, acidic, moist but well-draining soil. Soil must be consistently moist and never allowed to dry out.
PestsChlorosis, leaf spot, borer damage, salt burn, die back, root rot, spider mites, lacebugs, black vine weevil.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, semi-glossy but thin bark with almost insignificant leaf scars.
Leaf DescriptionSmall, linear, stiff, ovate-lanceolate evergreen leaves that grow close to and directly under flower trusses.
Flower DescriptionTerminal spherical trusses of 6 - 10 showy, narrow cup-shaped blooms.
Colour DescriptionFoliage is dark green to medium green, bark is crimson red and its flowers are a bright yellow to yellowish-orange.

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