Mary Fleming' Rhododendron, Evergreen Rhododendron, Early Midseason Rhododendron
Ideal for small gardens, Rhododendron ‘Mary Fleming’ is an incredibly pretty evergreen shrub. It produces an abundance of creamy, wavy-edged flowers that are delicately tinged with salmon pink and display a darker pink blotch in their throat. Blooming in mid-spring, the blossoms of this early midseason rhododendron cover this dwarf rhododendron in a brilliant color display. They contrast beautifully with the handsome foliage of small leaves that emerge with bronze tones and mature to dark green before changing back to rich bronze during winter. Sun and heat-tolerant, this compact evergreen rhododendron is extremely cold-hardy, and a very reliable performer. ‘Mary Fleming’ is a cross of (Rhododendron racemosum x keiskei) x R. keiskei by Guy Nearing of Ramsey, New Jersey. It is among the most highly rated dwarf rhododendrons in the northeastern United States.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Rhododendron |
Common names | Rhododendron |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 30" (50cm - 80cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Rhododendron |
Common names | Rhododendron |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid) |
Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 30" (50cm - 80cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Rhododendron ‘Mary Fleming’ do I need for my garden?
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