Beautiful trusses of rosy-purple flowers produced in abundance. The aromatic foliage turns bronze in winter. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers March to April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Rhododendron ‘Peter John Mezitt’ Hybrid
Beautiful trusses of rosy-purple flowers produced in abundance. The aromatic foliage turns bronze in winter
Additional information
| Generic | Rhododendron |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Peter John Mezitt' Hybrid |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.6m |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 1.4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head after flowering, Mulch to keep roots cool |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Powdery mildew, Silver leaf, Leafhoppers, Scale, Honey fungus |
| Maintenance | Mulch |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
Related products
Rhododendron ‘Alison Johnstone’ Hybrid
An evergreen shrub with clusters of pendent pale yellow flowers, peach-pink inside in spring.
Rhododendron ‘Bambi’ Hybrid
Full trusses of funnel shaped soft pink flushed yellow flowers produced in abundance.
Rhododendron ‘America’ Hybrid
Beautiful trusses of bell shaped dark red flowers flushed purple produced in abundance.
Rhododendron auriculatum
A handsome shrub with beautiful huge trusses of scented funnel shaped white flowers.
Rhododendron augustinii Electra (Grp&cl.)
A handsome shrub with beautiful clusters of startling violet-blue flowers.
Rhododendron ‘Albatross’ (Grp&cl.) Hybrid
Full trumpet shaped fragrant flowers trusses produced in abundance.
Rhododendron aberconwayi
A handsome shrub with beautiful trusses of saucer shaped white flowers spotted maroon-red.
Rhododendron ambiguum
A handsome shrub with beautiful trusses of funnel shaped yellow flowers with green spots. Attractive large leaves.