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
Category: Rhododendron
Additional information
Generic | Rhododendron |
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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 |
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