Rhododendron maddenii ssp. maddenii

Medium species rhododendron

  • Flowering Time : May, June
  • Height in 10 years : 2 metres / 6 feet 6 inches

Description

Compact upright shrub, if grown in full light. Waxy dark green leaves,often greyish below, scented pink flowers, Best in a sheltered site. Winter freeze kills flower buds.

Flower Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Rhododendrons will start flowering around this time, depending on the season, for a week or so.

Hardiness

  • UK Zone : 2/3
  • RHS Zone : H (Fully Hardy)
  • EGF Zone : H3
  • US Zone : 8A/7B
  • Min Temp : -12 to -15°C (10°F to 5°F)

Somewhere between Hardy outdoors in milder parts of UK (such as Cornwall, Argyll), southern Ireland, most of California, also west Vancouver Island, Canada, most of New Zealand, Tasmania. amaged in severest winters. Often early into flower and growth. AND Hardy in a sheltered site in most UK, Coastal France and northern Italy and Pacific Northwest gardens, but may be damaged in severest winters. Often early into flower and growth.