Rhododendron japonica 'Geisha Orange' (Geisha Orange Azalea.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Geisha Orange' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | down to -15 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | down to 5 °F |
| Height | 0.30 to 1 m |
| Spread | 0.80 to 1 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Flat, and broad-shaped. |
| Cultivation | Needs light, permeable soil that is acidic, constantly moist, and moderately fertile. |
| Notable Specimens | Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Small, oval, dark green, and glossy leaves. |
| Flower Description | Soft red flowers, with salmon orange tones. |
Photographs
Rhododendron japonica ‘Geisha Orange’, form. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Rhododendron japonica ‘Geisha Orange’, flower. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.