Rhododendron 'MRS. ANTHONY WATERER' rhododendron
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.Mrs. Anthony Waterer is a rhododendron variety more than 100 years old from USA. It produces large, wide open flowers from rich pink buds. They are soft pink after opening revealing a striking blotch of orange brown colour with yellow centre of somewhat greenish tint. Blooming time is from mid May until early June. This rhododendron grows at medium growth rate forming an evenly wide and tall shrub about 2m in maturity.
For a better looking plant dead-head where possible. 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 min. -29°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 26-08-2014
