Percy Wiseman Rhododendron
Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Percy Wiseman' (H-2)
SKU
40608
Lovely spring flowers emerge in shades of peach, pink and cream before fading to creamy white. The thick green leaves have velvety tan undersides. A vigorous and versatile evergreen shrub that is ideal to use for a mass planting, low hedge or foundation plant, but works equally well as a landscape accent or specimen.
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Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | roh-doh-DEN-dron |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Accent, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Provide well-drained, acidic soil, rich in organic matter. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Protect from harsh afternoon sun. 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: 5-9
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