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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
We have this currently available in a POT 3.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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