Rhododendron 'Saint Breward'
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Cultivar | 'Saint Breward' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Hybridized by Magor. Parentage (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): impeditum x augustinii ssp augustinii |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 2 - 10 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Compact, upright habit. |
| 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. Make sure to 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. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Dark brown-grey, mild fissures can be found on older growth. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Elliptic-lanceolate, 15 cm long, dark green |
| Flower Description | A very shallow campanulate, 6 cm across, lavender-violet, darker at edges. Held in ball-shaped trusses of up to 26 flowers. |
| Texture Description | Medium-coarse. |
Photographs
Rhododendron 'Saint Breward', form, National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Rhododendron 'Saint Breward', flower, National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Rhododendron 'Saint Breward', bark, National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.