rhododendron 'florence parks' chartreuse

rhododendron 'florence parks' chartreusedark purple, heavy flowering cultivar dark green foliage forms a broad, star like whorl bloom time: early mid season zone 5 height 175cm spread 175cm colour purple rhododendrons require constant moisture (but not standing water), a fertile soil with a low pH and grow best in partial shade any pruning should be done soon after flowering to ensure bud set plants can benefit from protection (burlap wrap) against drying, winter winds and sun in an exposed

it is recommended planting a ground cover or shallow rooted perennial to shade the roots

allegheny serviceberry tolerates a wide range of soils and conditions

bloom time: mid to late summer

two-lipped

foliage can be left standing all winter

AKA eupatorium ageratoides 'chocolate'

as the individual flowers resemble a dolphin's nose

excellent fall colour

upright stems with panicles of small creamy-white flowers

young branches provide contrast in the winter

prune each stem

genus name is derived from the greek word chelone meaning 'tortoise'