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Florence Parks Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Florence Parks' (H-1)
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Bloom Time | Late spring |
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Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, acidic, well-drained soil with a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Protect from harsh afternoon sun. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established, prefers evenly moist but not soggy soil. Apply an acid fertilizer after bloom. |
History | Hybridized by Joe Parks, with purported parentage R. 'Roseum Elegans' and R. 'Olin O. Dobbs'. The University of Southern Maine holds the honor of having the original Florence Parks Rhododendron planted within their grounds. |
Bloom Time | Late spring |
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Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, acidic, well-drained soil with a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Protect from harsh afternoon sun. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established, prefers evenly moist but not soggy soil. Apply an acid fertilizer after bloom. |
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History | Hybridized by Joe Parks, with purported parentage R. 'Roseum Elegans' and R. 'Olin O. Dobbs'. The University of Southern Maine holds the honor of having the original Florence Parks Rhododendron planted within their grounds. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.