Percy Wiseman Rhododendron
Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Percy Wiseman' (H-2)
Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron
SKU #40608
| Description | 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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| Light | Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Accent |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
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Salinas, California 93908 -
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Salinas, California 93906 -
Griggs Nursery - Carmel 9220 Carmel Valley Rd
Carmel, California 93923
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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.