Rhododendron 'Amy Cotta' (Amy Cotta Rhododendron)


Botanical Information

FamilyEricaceae
GenusRhododendron
Cultivar'Amy Cotta'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-34
Temperature (°F)-30
Height60 - 91 cm
Spread1 - 1.6 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright, round and spreading.
LandscapeFoundation planting, gardens and borders.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 - 7.5.
PestsDeer resistant.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionSmall, strap-like leaves that grow at the tip of a branch.
Flower DescriptionClusters of small flowers that grow atop a stem.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green while the flowers are apurplish-pink.

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