Rhododedron augustinii 'Bluenose' (Bluenose Rhododendron)
Botanical Information
Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Rhododedron |
Species | augustinii |
Cultivar | 'Bluenose' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6a - 7b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 1 - 1.2 m |
Spread | 1 - 1.2 m |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Upright, rounded and spreading. |
Landscape | Border planting, specimen planting, gardens and mass planting. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun and partial-shade. Plant in moist, well-drained sandy loam soil with an acidic pH. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Colour Description | The fruit is brown, leaves green while the flowers are a bluish-purple. |