Rhododendron, Azalea 'Percy Wiseman'

Rhododendron

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Pink
Foliage
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Seed Collecting
Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Patent Information
Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

East Haddam, Connecticut

Wayland, Massachusetts

Royal Oak, Michigan

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Easley, South Carolina

Christiana, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
3
neutrals
0
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K
Long Island, NY (Zone 7a) | May 2011 | neutral

This rhododendron has been described as vigorous and hardy, but I have not had that experience here in Zone 7b. I have had three of the...Read More

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La Grange, TX | March 2011 | neutral

I have several azaleas purchased from Lowes. I planted them last year and they were beautiful. Does anyone know what the perfect PH in ...Read More

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Dayton, OH (Zone 5b) | February 2011 | positive

I planted a Percy Wiseman Rhododendron last Spring. It was covered with multi-colored blossoms - pink and yellow and cream. I'm in Zone 5...Read More

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Christiana, TN (Zone 6b) | May 2010 | positive

I just planted this as a small I gallon from Lowe's last fall. It has beautiful blooms on it and has become one of my top favorites. So beautiful!

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Some sources rate this hardy to z 5b.

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