Rhododendron williamsianum

Medium species rhododendron

  • Flowering Time : April, May
  • Height in 10 years : 1 metres 50 cms / 4 feet 11 inches

Description

Dense spreading shrub, becoming dome shaped. Round dark green leaves, coppery when young. Loose trusses of pink bell shaped flowers. Best in an open site. Avoid frost pockets.

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 : 4
  • RHS Zone : H (Fully Hardy)
  • EGF Zone : H2
  • US Zone : 7A
  • Min Temp : -18°C (0°F)

Hardy in all but the coldest parts of Pacific Northwest and UK, France and northern Italy, around Bergen (Norway) and mildest parts of NE USA such as Cape Cod and parts of Long Island.