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Also Known As

  • Rhododendron yak. x 'Percy Wiseman'
  • Percy Wiseman Dwarf Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman' plant details

Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring apricot, pink and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot, pink and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, dwarf, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(R. yakusimum x R. ‘Fabia Tangerine’). The flowers can be pink peach yellow and white all in the same season. This 4’x4’ shrub will make quite a show each year.
Dark pink buds unfold to form a truss of soft peach-yellow flowers. As the blooms mature they fade to white.
Flowers open peach-yellow and fade to soft cream, prefers humusy soil, regular water. Hardy to zone 6 (H2)
A smaller Rhododendron with yakusimanum in its breeding, it bears clusters of 2" funnel-shaped warm pink buds, opening to shades of cream. Grows 3-4' x 3-4', and is hardy to -10 degrees.
A compact plant with dark green foliage, and very pretty trusses composed of dark pink buds unfolding to soft peach-yellow fading to white. (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x 'Fabia Tangerine' selfed)

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Rare peach-colored blossoms appear in midseason on this very free-flowering and compact Yak hybrid. Each large, globular truss contains 13-15 flowers that open peach-yellow and fade gradually to soft cream. A vigorous grower. AGM winner.

Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman' plant

How to Grow Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • apricot
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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