Rhododendron 'April Rose'

Clusters of slightly fragrant double purple-red flowers
Glossy green leaves show some fall colour
Upright, rounded habit
Group: Lepidote
Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Pink, Red

HEIGHT:
80-100 cm

SPREAD:
80-100 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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 location.

Additional Notes about April Rose Rhododendron:

'April Rose' was hybridized in 1972 by G. Mehlquist, Storrs, Connecticut, United States. Seed Parent and Pollen Parent: minus Carolinianum Group x mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink' x white flowered dauricum x dauricum.

Elepidote: Without scales, as opposed to lepidote. Large leaf.

Lepidote: Having scales. Tiny scales typically cover the undersides of the leaves. Small leaf.