Rhododendron ‘Florence Parks’
Rhododendron - Florence Parks
An elepidote, tall growing Rhododendron. Rich dark purple flowers with an even darker blotch bloom late midseason. Grows 5′ high by 6′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | H1 |
Origin
Hybrid seedling of Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans' x Rhododendron 'Olin O. Dobbs'. Bred by Joe Parks of New Hampshire and named after his wife Florence.
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.
