Rhododendron fragariiflorum 'Fragrantissimum' (Fragrant Rhododendron )

Botanical Information

FamilyEricaceae
GenusRhododendron
Speciesfragariiflorum
Cultivar'Fragrantissimum'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginHybridized by Rollisson.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-12) - above 4.5
Temperature (°F)10 - above 40
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeLow growing dome.
PropagationBy semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, layering in autumn or grafting in late summer or late winter
CultivationUnder glass grow in bright filtered light with moderate to high humidity. During growth, water freely with soft water and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Can be grown outdoors in a sheltered position in the mildest locations
PestsVine weevil, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids, and may be affected by various Rhododendron diseases including powdery mildews, rhododendron petal blight, rhododendron bud blast, silver leaf and honey fungus.
Notable SpecimensTrebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionMulti-stemmed shrub.
Leaf DescriptionSimple, corrugated, and dark green leaves, sometimes with a dense colourful indumentum of hairs on the lower side.
Flower DescriptionFunnel-shaped, spicily-fragrant flowers, to 10 cm in width, white with a rose-pink flush and yellow in the throat, are held in small trusses.
Texture DescriptionMedium-coarse.

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