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