Rhododendron 'MARYLOU' rhododendron
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,5-1m
usual width
1-1,5m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-May
location
semi-shade / partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
7 (down to -23°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Rhododendrons are reliable, beautifully flowering, evergreen shrubs of variable origin: S.W. China, Himalayas, Northern America, and even Europe. The original species were hybridized several times for better performance so in the 1950´s there were more than 10,000 cultivars registered, and the number keeps increasing.
Description of the plant:
Another eye-catching rhododendron variety is Marylou. This one has 5-6 cm wide flowers of many colour shades: beige, yellow, orange and light pink. The depth of colours may change with situation. It grows slowly, in 10 years it will not exceed 60 cm high and about a meter wide. May flowering. Bred by H.Hachmann in 2004.For richer flowering and growth dead-head where possible. The roots are shallow, spreading to sides in search for nutrients. Never plant them too deep. The soil has to be acidic (pH 4.5-5.5), rich in humus, cool and always moist. Ideal soil mixture is peat with lime-free, light garden soil topped with leaf-mould. Experienced hardiness -24°C (USDA zone 6), expected even lower.
Last update 30-12-2008
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