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Weston's Aglo Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Weston's Aglo' (H-1)
Pronunciation: roh-do-DEN-dron
SKU #40564
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A fantastic evergreen shrub that produces stunning, rounded flower clusters in spring that blanket the glossy, dark green foliage. Each of the pink blooms features a contrasting dark reddish pink blotch. An excellent early flowering variety for use as an accent or spring specimen in borders, mass plantings, or containers. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Holly (Ilex); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | 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, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. |
| History | While many of the vast rhododendron hybrids have been produced by avid hobbyists, 'Weston's Aglo' is from a collection of rhododendrons hybridized by industry professionals, the Mezitt family of Weston Nurseries (a.k.a. the Weston Hybrids) that has been hybridizing rhododendrons for multiple generations, dating back to founder Peter J. Mezitt, of P.J.M. Rhododendron fame. 'Weston's Aglo' is of R. mucronulatum and R. dauricum parentage. |
Details
| Description | A fantastic evergreen shrub that produces stunning, rounded flower clusters in spring that blanket the glossy, dark green foliage. Each of the pink blooms features a contrasting dark reddish pink blotch. An excellent early flowering variety for use as an accent or spring specimen in borders, mass plantings, or containers. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Holly (Ilex); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. |
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History
| History | While many of the vast rhododendron hybrids have been produced by avid hobbyists, 'Weston's Aglo' is from a collection of rhododendrons hybridized by industry professionals, the Mezitt family of Weston Nurseries (a.k.a. the Weston Hybrids) that has been hybridizing rhododendrons for multiple generations, dating back to founder Peter J. Mezitt, of P.J.M. Rhododendron fame. 'Weston's Aglo' is of R. mucronulatum and R. dauricum parentage. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 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.