Rhododendron x gauntlettii
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Species | x gauntlettii |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Produced by Gauntlett & Co, in 1903. Seed-parent (R. griffithianum) x Pollen-parent (R. arboreum ssp. arboreum) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a - 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | - 15 |
| Height | 2 - 6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Suitable for woodland sheltered sites in large gardens or parks. They can also be grown in large containers. |
| Propagation | By softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in late autumn. |
| Cultivation | Grow in high organic, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun to partial shade. Mulch well to conserve moisture. |
| Pests | Suffers from vine weevils, white fly, scale insects, caterpillars, aphids and honey fungus. |
| Notable Specimens | National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | A smooth reddish brown bark. |
| Leaf Description | Elliptic to oblanceolate green leaves, up to 15 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Fragrant white flowers tinged with pink. |
| Texture Description | Medium-coarse. |
Photographs
Rhododendron x gauntlettii, form, National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Rhododendron x gauntlettii, leaf, National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Rhododendron x gauntlettii, bark, National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.