Rhododendron 'MRS. ANTHONY WATERER' rhododendron
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
1,5-2m
usual width
1,5-2m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-June
location
semi-shade / partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°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:
Mrs. Anthony Waterer is a rhododendron variety more than 100 years old from USA. It produces large, wide open flowers from rich pink buds. They are soft pink after opening revealing a striking blotch of orange brown colour with yellow centre of somewhat greenish tint. Blooming time is from mid May until early June. This rhododendron grows at medium growth rate forming an evenly wide and tall shrub about 2m in maturity. For a better looking plant 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. Hardy to min. -29°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 26-08-2014
