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Rhododendron 'Winsome'
Compact, vigorous shrub which forms a rounded shape. Long, narrow, strap-like leaves, are coppery when young, hairy, turning dark green with age. Funnel shaped and wavy edged flowers in loose pendant racemes in great profusion, are rosy-red in bud opening glowing cerise pink. Flowers freely in mid spring. Needs shelter from wind. Prefers semi-shade, and good soil that does not get too dry.
Genus
Rhododendron
Species
Cultivar
'Winsome'
Common name
Rhododendron
Hybrid
'Hummingbird' x griersonianum
Family name
Ericaceae
Place of origin
China
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Must be sheltered from wind. / Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.
Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.