Rhododendron 'Point Defiance'
Rhododendron 'Point Defiance'
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Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
11b
USDA zone
7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
9m | Max | 5m |
30cm | Min | 30cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
Rhododendron 'Point Defiance' Overview
Impressive hybrid of R. 'Anna' and R. 'Marius Koster'. Dark pink, almost red buds open up into pink flowers with white centres that slowly fade to white. Flowers in large trusses, with 15-17 flowers on each truss, make a dazzling display.
Common problems with Rhododendron 'Point Defiance'
How to propagate Rhododendron 'Point Defiance'
Cuttings
Propagate by simple layering, dropping or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Layering
Other uses of Rhododendron 'Point Defiance'
Grown mainly for the beauty of the flowers. Ground cover & interesting leaves. Suitable for northern and eastern aspects.