Rhododendron 'Anna Rose Whitney' - Shrub
Rhododendron 'Anna Rose Whitney' is a stunning hybrid rhododendron cultivar cherished for its profusion of vibrant, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The blooms boast rich shades of pink and lavender, with a prominent blotch of deep maroon or purple at the center.
Like most rhododendrons, 'Anna Rose Whitney' thrives in partial shade to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil that is acidic and rich in organic matter. It benefits from protection against hot afternoon sun and drying winds, particularly in warmer climates. Regular watering, mulching, and occasional fertilisation with a balanced fertiliser formulated for acid-loving plants help to promote healthy growth and abundant flowering. The plant can be used in a variety of garden settings - as a specimen plant in mixed borders, woodland gardens, or Asian-inspired landscapes.
Latin Name: Rhododendron
English Name: Anna Rose Whitney
Species: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage: Green
Flower: Pink
Flowering Period: Late Spring to Early Summer
Suggested Location: Outdoor
Suggested Soil Type: Moist but well-drained. Sand, Clay, Loam
Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full Sun or Partial Shade
Suggested Exposure to Weather: Sheltered
Hardiness Rating: Medium (H5)
Lowest Temperature Tolerance: -15°C to -10°C (5 °F to 14 °F)
Growth Habit: Bushy
Pests: May be attacked by vine weevil, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids
Diseases: May be affected by various Rhododendron diseases including powdery mildews, rhododendron petal blight, rhododendron bud blast, silver leaf and honey fungus
Cultivation: Grow in moist but well-drained, leafy, humus-rich acid soil in a sheltered position in part shade, sun tolerant if soil is reliably moist; see rhododendron cultivation
Propagation: Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, layering in autumn or grafting in late summer or late winter
Pruning: Pruning group 8
Suggested planting locations and garden types: Flower borders and beds Low Maintenance City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants
Final Height: 2.5 m - 4 m (8.2 ft - 13.1 ft)
Final Sideways Spread: 1.5 cm – 2 m (4.9 ft – 6.6 ft)
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