R. 'Graziella' Web Specials

R. 'Graziella' Web SpecialsA rare, dwarf and obscure form of rhododendron ponticum that has narrow, spiky star like clusters of leaves giving it a look. The flowers are pink lavender and cover the plant in May. Because it is R. ponticum, it is quite tough and will grow with little care. Hardy to zone 4. Rare Variety This variety is difficult to find anywhere due to these reasons Hard to propagate many cultivars do not root easily from cuttings, but at a reduced rate thus making

Candling in spring will keep this one tight and compact

A colorful sport of Uncinia rubra

The plant will make a bold

and blooms well

Tony Consolini's own home garden contained numerous attractive rhododendrons from his own crosses

It is a spreading tree to 25 ft

The plant becomes somewhat open as it holds leaves for only 1 or 2 years

We think it will be super popular as they get out to gardeners

Northern Lights azaleas were bred by the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to be very hardy and to have flower buds that can withstand temperatures of -30 to -45 degrees F

This tree is not as vigorous as the green varieties due to the lack of chorophyll

It has flat juvenile foliage that is very chartreuse-yellow with blue and green underneath

This plant needs perfect drainage to thrive