Illustrative photo.
Rhododendron (keiskei) 'PRINCESS ANNE' dwarf rhododendron
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
0,5-1m
usual width
1-1,5m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-May
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
7 (down to -23°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Rhododendron
Rhododendrons are reliable, beautifully flowering, evergreen shrubs of variable origin: S.W. China, Himalayas, Northern America, and even Europe. The original species were hybridized several times for better performance so in the 1950´s there were more than 10,000 cultivars registered, and the number keeps increasing.Description of the plant:
Princess Anne is a dwarf rhododendron, a cross between r.keiskei and r.hanceanum, with small, funnel-shaped, pale yellow flowers in mid spring. Evergreen leaves are oval, leathery, olive green in summer and bronze in winter and when they emerge. It is a dwarf plant but not ground-covering – mature plants are about 1m tall and a little more wide so expect a small specimen plant.
Growing conditions and care
The roots are shallow, spreading to sides in search for nutrients. Never plant them too deep. The soil has to be acidic (pH 4.5-5.5), rich in humus, cool and always moist. Ideal soil mixture is peat with lime-free, light garden soil topped with leaf-mould. Hardy to about -24°C (USDA zone 6).
Last update 14-02-2013
WANT TO TRY A SIMILAR PLANT?
