Rhododendron Wine & Roses
Rhododendron Wine & Roses
Rhododendron Wine & Roses
Rhododendron
Very beautiful plant, arrived in very good condition, superbly packaged, as usual.
Catherine, 27/02/2025
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Description
Rhododendron 'Wine & Roses' is a recent hybrid that stands out from all other varieties with its highly ornamental foliage, strongly tinged with purple-violet on the underside, throughout the year. 'Wine' evokes the astonishing colour of the foliage, while 'Roses' refers to the changing hue of the flowers, ranging from raspberry-red to a softer pink at full bloom. Not very large, bushy, with dense evergreen growth and generous spring flowering, this bush is well suited for small spaces and container gardening. In shade or partial shade, it will enhance many other ericaceous plants: other rhododendrons of course, but also Chinese or Japanese azaleas, golden heathers, and many others.
Rhododendrons are plants from the Ericaceae family, just like heathers. They mostly prefer soils devoid of limestone, with an acidic tendency, and humid climates. The Rhododendron 'Wine & Roses' is a robust Scottish variety recently introduced to the horticultural market. It belongs to the group of hardy large-flowered hybrid rhododendrons. Its habit is dense, rounded, as wide as it is tall. At maturity, its average dimensions will reach 1.5 meters (5 feet) in all directions. Its growth is rather slow, so it will rarely exceed 1.2 meters (4 feet) at the age of 10. Its evergreen foliage is very unusual and abundant. It consists of persistent, ovate, leathery leaves with a unique colour: a more or less purplish dark green on the upper side, revealing a purple-violet to burgundy underside, regardless of the season. Flowering usually takes place in April-May, for about 3 weeks. It is abundant and overwhelms the bush: large funnel-shaped flowers bloom in round clusters. The flower bud has a very dark red hue, then opens into a bright pink corolla that fades over time and takes on purple highlights before withering.
The Rhododendron 'Wine & Roses' is an original, floriferous plant that brings a real novelty among these acid and moist soil-loving bushes. With its exceptional foliage, compact habit and abundant and vibrant flowering, this variety allows you to attract attention to the semi-shaded areas of the garden and bring a very personal touch to the balcony or terrace. It can be planted alone or trimmed in a bed of ferns, blue or variegated hostas. It goes well with Pieris, Heathers, Kalmias, Skimmia, Azaleas, and Japanese Maples, as well as with other rhododendrons from the same group to create superb patchworks of textures and colours that evolve throughout the year. Container gardening requires regular watering with lime-free water and specific fertilizer for ericaceous plants.
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Botanical data
Rhododendron
Wine & Roses
Ericaceae
Rhododendron
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Rhododendron 'Wine & Roses' in a semi-shade or shaded exposure, protected from cold and drying winds, in a moist, humus-rich and light soil, with a tendency towards acid or neutral. Like all plants of the heather family, it does not tolerate limestone soils or heavy soils that are waterlogged in winter. If the soil remains moist in summer, this rhododendron can also tolerate stronger sun exposure in the morning. Avoid planting at its base, as its shallow roots do not tolerate competition from other plants, especially for water resources.
Dig a hole three times larger than the pot. Soak the root ball in lime-free water and plant the bush at the collar level, in a mixture composed of leaf compost, gravel or pumice, and loam. Water generously and keep the soil moist in summer. Azaleas and rhododendrons have a shallow root system. As a result, they are susceptible to long periods of drought. That is why it is recommended to enrich the soil with humus and water abundantly during dry periods. Moreover, this root system is not very strong, which is why it is essential to lighten heavy soils with draining materials (gravel, pumice, clay pebbles) at planting. Apply a mulch of shredded pine bark at the base of the bush every spring to keep the soil moist and maintain an acidic pH.
Maintenance simply involves removing faded flowers in summer and removing dead branches. Azaleas and rhododendrons can sometimes be attacked by weevils that eat the edges of leaves and rootlets, as well as the famous "rhododendron beetle" which does not often cause severe damage. Effective biological solutions exist today against pests. Yellowing of the leaves (chlorosis) in rhododendrons indicates poor assimilation of iron in the soil and leads to premature death of the plant. While limestone is often the cause, poorly drained soil or deeply planted root balls can also explain the phenomenon.
"Rhodos" thrive in cooler climates, planted in limestone-free soil and in a humid environment. Their cultivation in our hotter and drier climates is often doomed to failure in the long run, despite all the efforts to acclimatize them.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.