World Plants

Rhododendron 'Harry Tagg' (Harry Tagg Rhododendron)

Family	Ericaceae
Genus	Rhododendron
Cultivar	'Harry Tagg'
Category	Woody
Type	Shrub (evergreen)
Origin	Parentage: R. 'Albescens' x R. ciliicalyx

USDA Hardiness Zone	7b - 8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone	Requires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Zone	H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)	-15
Temperature (°F)	-5
Height	1 m - 1.5 m
Spread	1 m - 1.5 m

General Description	A compact shrub which forms a rounded shape.
Shape	Compact shrub which forms a rounded shape.
Propagation	By semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, layering in autumn or grafting in late summer or late winter.
Cultivation	Grow in semi-shade, and good soil that does not get too dry , avoid lime and mulch annually for best results. Protect from frosts to protect the flower buds.
Pests	Vine weevil, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars, aphids, powdery mildews, rhododendron petal blight, rhododendron bud blast, silver leaf and honey fungus
Notable Specimens	National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Leaf Description	Long, narrow, strap-like leaves, hairy, green foliage.
Flower Description	Flower fragrant, white, tinged pink on reverse, with a faint greenish-yellow throat.

Rhododendron 'Harry Tagg', form, National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Rhododendron 'Harry Tagg', leaf, National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Rhododendron 'Harry Tagg', flower, National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.