Rhododendron 'Percy-Wiseman'
Percy-Wiseman' Rhododendron, Midseason Rhododendron, Evergreen Rhododendron
Incredibly beautiful and exceptionally floriferous, Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman' is a semi-dwarf evergreen shrub with color changing flowers. Blooming in mid to late spring, it displays an abundance of ball-shaped trusses, each counting up to 13-15 trumpet-shaped flowers, about 2 in. across (5 cm). Opening creamy pink, the flowers gradually turn creamy white with a yellow throat as they mature, after passing through shades of red, pink and pale purplish pink. Since each flower opens and ages at different times, 'Percy Wiseman provides a ravishing and colorful display. The evergreen leaves are glossy, narrow and dark green on a fairly compact, rounded and well-branched shrub. An outstanding degronianum var. yakushimanum hybrid, 'Percy Wiseman' is easy to grow and tough as it can stand temperatures as low as -5°F (-21°C).
- Grows with an upright, spreading habit, up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and 4-6 ft. wide (120-180 cm)
- Winner of multiple awards, including the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society as well as the Rhododendron of the Year Award of the American Rhododendron Society for the North West Region.
- A sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in moist, acidic, humusy, well-drained soils. Tolerates full sun in cooler climates. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers. Mulch annually with leaf mould to retain moisture, control weeds, and cool the soil.
- Perfect for beds and borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens. Ideal for small gardens and containers!
- Removing spent flowers promotes new growth
- This shrub should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers.
- All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Azaleas - Rhododendrons, Rhododendrons - Azaleas |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 72" (120cm – 180cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Azaleas - Rhododendrons, Rhododendrons - Azaleas |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 72" (120cm – 180cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Guides with Azaleas - Rhododendrons