Rhododendron wardii 'FINESSE' rhododendron
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
0,5-1,8m
usual width
0,5-1,3m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-June
location
semi-shade / partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
7 (down to -23°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Rhododendron
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:
Wardii rhododendrons originate in Tibet and are used for cross breeding in Europe since they can offer beautiful shades of yellow. This excellent introduction from 2009 is called Finesse. Its flower colour is pure, shiny yellow without any conspicuous blotch – there is a small cerise marking hidden inside the throat. The flowers are 6-8 cm wide and open for a long period of time: from early May till early June. Evergreen leaves are oblong, mid green. The plant grows medium fast, making an upright shrub about 1m tall and 80-90 cm wide in 10 years. Bred by Hans Hachmann. 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. It is very hardy to min. -21°C (USDA zone 6), perhaps a little more on protected sites.
Last update 08-01-2011
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