RHODODENDRON 'Tortoiseshell Orange'

In order to learn more about RHODODENDRON 'Tortoiseshell Orange' , its planting and how to take care of it, discover below important technical facts. If there are multiple options shown (for example: nature of soil), this means they are all suitable for the plant.

Approximate height after 10 years

1.00 à 1.50 m

Possible spots for planting

half shade (no sun from noon until 5 p.m.), shade (no direct sunlight)

Special interest in spring

flowers

Special interest in summer

foliage

Special interest in autumn

foliage

Special interest in winter

foliage

Color of flowers

orange

Flowering period

spring

Color of foliage

green

Kind of foliage

evergreen

Possible uses

hedge, pot, bedding

Need of humidity

mean, humid

Cold resistance

hardy under -20°C

Acceptable kind of soil

light, normal

Acceptable pH

acid (less than 6.5), neutral (between 6.5 and 7.5)

Shape

round, buissonnant

Pruning period

march

Peculiarities

melliferous