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Rhododendron 'Cocheco Lavender Lady'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Rhododendron 'Cocheco Lavender Lady' plant details

Rhododendron 'Cocheco Lavender Lady' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Cocheco Lavender Lady'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Cocheco Lavender Lady'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lavender frilled trusses adorn this elegant cross of Dexter's Purple x Florence Parks as she graces the New England landscape amid rich green foliage on strong scaffold limbs. Blooming in late May, Cocheco waltzes onto the spring scene sporting purple buds opening to frothy lavender petals accented with a yellow-green center. A slow, deliberate grower, this tough lady reaches an estimated mature size of 5' x 4' in 10 years.

Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Cocheco Lavender Lady' plant

How to Grow Rhododendron 'Cocheco Lavender Lady'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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