Woody > Rhododendron > Rhododendron 'Hagga'
Rhododendron
'Hagga'
Hagga Rhododendron
| Family |
| Ericaceae |
| Genus |
| Rhododendron |
| Cultivar |
| 'Hagga' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 5a - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -23 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -10 - 20 |
| Height |
| 1 - 2 m |
| Spread |
| 1 - 2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Winter landscapes, woodland margins, foundation plantings, shade gardens, mixed borders, mass planting and shrub borders. |
| Cultivation |
| Grown in well drained acidic soil with the pH range of 4-6 and partial sun; mulch will assist greatly in retaining moisture so roots will not dry out. |
| Shape |
| Upright spreding. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Aphids, caterpillars, nematodes, scale, lace bugs, mealy bugs, borers, and white fly. Diseases include crown rot, leaf gall, rust, powdery mildew, blights, root rot, and leaf spot. Resistant to deer and rabbits. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Smooth bark that starts out chocolate-brown during new growth gradually turning grey as it matures. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Flower buds are large, glabrous green and underlined by white, pink, and light red. Cold winters may cause freezing and damage the buds, potentially reducing flower production. |
| Leaf Description |
| Dark green, medium sized oval shaped leaves. This dense spreading foliage maintains the same dark green colour year round. |
| Flower Description |
| 1-4 per cluster, flowers bloom in April-May in white, pink, and light red. |
| Colour Description |
| Foliage dark green, brownish-grey bark with pale pink flowers. |
| Texture Description |
| Medium-coarse. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
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