Rhododendron 'Wine and Roses' (Wine and Roses Rhododendron)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Cultivar | 'Wine and Roses' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Introduced by Ken Cox at Glendoick Garden, Glendoick, Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 to 14 |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This evergreen shrub averages 1.2 m in height. The ovate leaves have a dark green colouring and dark red spotting. The pink funnel-shaped flowers bloom in mid-spring. |
| Shape | Mounding, round, to compact. |
| Landscape | Border, container, hedge, rock garden, woodland garden, mass planting, grouping, specimen plant. |
| Propagation | By layering, grafting, and tissue culture. |
| Cultivation | Prefers high organic, well-drained, acidic soils. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Make sure to mulch well to conserve moisture. |
| Pests | Chlorosis, leaf spot, borer damage, salt burn, die back, root rot, spider mites, lacebugs, and black vine weevil. |
| Notable Specimens | Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Rhododendron 'Wine and Roses', form. Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England.
Rhododendron 'Wine and Roses', leaf. Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England.
Rhododendron 'Wine and Roses', flower. Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England.