Rhododendron ‘Haaga’
Rhododendron - Haaga
An extremely cold hardy, elepidote, tall growing Rhododendron. 2 1/8″ to 2 3/4″ wavy edged flowers are bright pink with a purplish-brown blotch. Blooms late season in trusses of 15-20 flowers. Upright, growing 5′ high and wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | H1 |
Origin
Hybrid seedling of Rhododendron brachycarpum ssp tigerstedtii x Rhododendron 'Doctor H.C. Dresselhuys'. Introduced by Dr. Marjatta Uosukainen of the Univeristy of Finland in 1974.
Special Notes
Exposure: Morning Sun, afternoon shade or all day filtered light. Protect from the hot mid-day sun. Protect from the prevailing winter winds, plant in a sheltered location.
Soil: A very acidic, moist but well draining soil is required. Avoid heavy compacted soils such as clay.
Maintenance: Selective pruning right after flowering in done. Dead-heading is recommended for increased flower production the following year.
