Rhododendron 'Lady Clementine Mitford'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 5'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Rhododendron 'Lady Clementine Mitford' plant details

Rhododendron 'Lady Clementine Mitford' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring apricot and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Lady Clementine Mitford'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: apricot and pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Lady Clementine Mitford'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Peach-pink flowers with a subtle yellow blotch on the upper lobe. Green leaves have a dusting of silver. Withstands heat and sun well.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A hardy plant with distinctive gray-green leaves. The flowers are beautiful, soft peach-pink. A distinguished plant whose foliage looks like it was sprinkled with silver. Can withstand both sun and heat. Also known as 'Lady Clementina Mitford'. (maximum hybrid)