Rhododendron 'Countess of Haddington' (Countess of Haddington Rhododendron.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Cultivar | 'Countess of Haddington' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -9 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | 15 °F |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5 m |
| Flowering Period | March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, layering in autumn or grafting in late summer or late winter. |
| Pests | May be prone to vine weevil, rhododendron leafhopper, Pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids. |
| Notable Specimens | National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Hairy, lanceolate to oblong-obovate, 10 cm long, olive green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Scented, funnel-shaped white flowers flushed with pink. |
Photographs
Rhododendron 'Countess of Haddington', form. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Rhododendron 'Countess of Haddington', leaf and flower bud. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Rhododendron 'Countess of Haddington', flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Rhododendron 'Countess of Haddington', flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Rhododendron 'Countess of Haddington', leaf bud. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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