COLOUR
Flower
Red in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
WHERE TO GROW
Rhododendron ‘Nova Zembla’ (Rhododendron ‘Nova Zembla’ ) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 3.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil in partial shade. Best in acid soil but, if grown on Inkarho rootstock, will tolerate slightly alkaline conditions. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade