Rhododendron 'Vanilla Slice' (Vanilla Slice Rhododendron)


Botanical Information

FamilyEricaceae
GenusRhododendron
Cultivar'Vanilla Slice'
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
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeCompact spreading.
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.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, semi-glossy but thin bark and stems.
Leaf DescriptionSmall, linear, stiff, ovate-elliptic evergreen leaves that grow close to and directly under flower trusses.
Flower DescriptionTerminal spherical trusses of 8 - 12 showy, narrow cup-shaped blooms.
Colour DescriptionFoliage is dark green to reddish-green, bark and stems are reddish brown and its flowers are a bright yellow to creamy yellow with small bits of true orange.

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