Raise The Roof® Huskymania Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Huskymania' (H-1)
SKU
01979
A stunning breakthrough in H-1 rhododendrons. Violet flower buds open to display purple-blue blossoms with greenish speckling. The color of the flower trusses are reminiscent Husky Basketball team's color for which this plant is named. This vigorous, cold-hardy hybrid is perfect for use as a showy accent or low, informal hedge. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | roh-doh-DEN-dron |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring and Early Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Camellia (Camellia); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Azalea (Azalea); Gardenia (Gardenia) |
Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures and shelter from drying winter winds. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant