| Botanical Name: |
Rhododendron 'Mary Poppins' |
| Form: |
Deciduous, upright form |
| Sun Exposure: |
Partial Shade |
| Height/Habit: |
4 - 5' upright |
| Spread: |
4 - 5' |
| Spacing: |
4 - 5' |
| Hardiness Zone: |
Zones 5 - 8 |
| Foliage Type: |
Dark green foliage with a hint of red in summer, followed by variable red fall color. Deciduous in winter. |
| Flower Form: |
1 1/2" flowers in trusses of up to 30 of trumpet-shaped blooms. |
| Flower Color: |
Orange-red |
| Flowering Date: |
Late spring to early summer. |
| Planting Requirements: |
Avoid windy areas and south facing walls where reflective heat and light could be too intense and damaging. |
| Soil Requirements: |
Well-drained, humus-enriched, acidic soil, 4.5 - 6.5 pH. |
| Growth Rate: |
Moderate. |
| Unique Characteristics: |
Hardy azalea bred for Northern areas, developed for bud hardiness to survive rough winters. A color show each spring is as magical and enchanting as the eccentric nanny in the Disney classic movie this hardy azalea is named after. Some describe the bloom color as nasturtium-red or orange-red, regardless of the color description, the color show is a spectacular fiery orange. |
| Pruning: |
To shape and remove dead wood. |
| Additional Information: |
Fertilize after blooming with an acidic fertilizer for best growth. |
