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Rhododendron Percy Wiseman  AGM

Rhododendron Percy Wiseman AGM

Item: HPERCY

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Flowering Month:
May
Flower Colour:
Light Pink , White & Cream
Height After 10 Years:
125-150cm
Scent:
Not Scented
Interesting Foliage:
No
Hardiness:
To -20 °C
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Stunning showy peach pink and cream flowers, fading to creamy white in May. Good foliage and very floriferous. This is one of the most popular rhododendrons available and is certainly one of our favourites. Height 100-140cm in 10 years.

Named in honour of Waterer's Nurseries head propagator at the time that they were breeding the first generation of yakushimanum hybrids.

  • Ideal for containers and small gardens.
  • Easy to grow.
  • Group: yakushimanum.
  • Parentage: yakushimanum X 'Fabia Tangerine', selfed
  • Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1969)
  • Bred by: Waterer's Nurseries, Bagshot. Origin: British
  • Habit: Compact bushy.
  • Ideal position: Dappled shade.
  • Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6.0
  • RHS Hardiness Rating: H6.
  • How we usually propagate this plant: Graft.
  • Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit.

 

Customer Reviews

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"An old favourite, beautiful good sized plant wuth masses of buds. "
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"Beautiful, healthy plant, well packed and arrived on time."
Star Rating 5
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"Healthy looking plants, laid down for transport soft leaves a but sqoshed - wauting to see if they lift back up"
Star Rating 4
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"Plant was delivered to my daughter. She was delighted."
Star Rating 5
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"Plant arrived in good time, beautifully packaged for protection as was in full bloom which I wasn’t expecting but was was a lovely bonus. Also packaging that could be recycled. Plant in lovely condition and already growing well with my beloved little dog Percy’s ashes buried beneath. Will hopefully continue to thrive and each year be another wonderful reminder of our much missed pet."
Star Rating 5
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"1st rate service of a 1st rate Rhodo !!!"
Star Rating 5
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"Plant arrived extremely promptly (faster than any other mail order company: (I often have to chase up orders); and in very god condition. It had a lot of buds, and is now blooming spectacularly in a purpose-bought pot. Very pleased indeed."
Star Rating 5
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"Really great quality as usual, very well packaged for transport, and already settled and in flower in my client's garden"
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"Great quality plants, very healthy with lots of buds. Excellent value for money too."
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"Excellent plant, very healthy, lots of buds."
Star Rating 5
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"All the many plants I have ordered from Millais Nurseries over the years have thrived, having arrived in wonderful condition, healthy, well rooted, well labelled and extremely well packed. I cannot recommend their rhododendrons more highly. Griselda Kerr"
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"Excellent plant very fast service "
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"Professionally packaged and arrived promptly and in excellent condition "
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"Really pleased with the plants I ordered, super quality and good value, would definitely recommend. "
Star Rating 5

Good to know

Dome-shaped plants ideal for pots and small borders, growing to 75-100cm (2.5-3 foot) in 10 years. These are mainly of Rhododendron williamsianum and Rhododendron yakushimanum hybrids.

R. williamsianum hybrids normally flower in April and are tolerant of slightly higher pH, which can be useful for those growing on neutral soils. They have small clusters of bell-shaped flowers which hang down, which contrast well with other rhododendrons. Their rounded leaves makes them a great foliage plant all year, and softens the landscape in larger planting schemes. Some varieties can be shy to flower as a young plant, but will normally flower in the year after planting out.



'Yak' hybrids mainly flower in May, with a small rounded truss of flowers, often bright in colour when first opening, but always fading paler over the next couple of weeks. These are typically very tough plants, which are ideal for the front of border, or for more formal situations Alternatively, yak hybrids are suitable for growing in pots and containers; re-pot every 3 years for best performance. Most varieties will bud up and flower as a 3 litre plant.


They will take sun or shade, but dappled is best. Compact rhododendrons like moist acidic soil, with good drainage, and plenty of organic matter such as leaf-mould and added ericaceous compost. Plant no deeper than the top of the rootball, and dig in plenty of good ericaceous compost around the sides. For a guide to plant spacing, use the height we give in 10 years as a guide to the distance between each plant, so this is about 1 plant per m² Give a teaspoon of slow-release feed at the 3 litre size, rising to a small handful full for mature plants. They are not normally nibbled by deer and rabbits. Pruning is not recommended, but wayward shoots can be cut back straight after flowering to improve shape.

Please note: Most of these varieties are dome shaped plants, often wider than their height. Specimen size plants (eg 80-90cm) will be measured by their largest measurement which is typically the spread of the plant.


For further advice, For further advice, see here

Size Guide

Size guide

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The Basics

Ideal soil

Acidic soil, good organic content, pH 4.5-6.0. Inkarho range of rhododendrons will tolerate soils up to pH7.5

Sun or Shade

Light dappled shade is best for most varieties.

Shelter

Refer to hardiness rating. Give young plants protection.

Site Selection

Avoid close to trees, roots, invasive weeds, walls, hot patios, dry banks and waterlogged soils. Do not use weed matting or stone mulch.

Plant spacing

Use the height shown in 10 years as a guide to the distance between each plant. Allow room for plant to fill out. If planting closer for instant impact, be prepared to move plants after a few years.

Compost

  • 3 litre pot, dig in 10-20 litres of ericaceous compost.
  • 7.5 litre pot, dig in 20-30 litres of ericaceous compost.
  • 70-80cm specimen, dig in 60 litres of ericaceous compost.
  • 100-120cm specimen, dig in 120 litres of ericaceous compost.

Planting depth

Plant high in the ground, with the top of the rootball visible.

Feeding

Slow-release ericaceous feed recommended in March and straight after flowering.

Mulch

Recommended every few years.

Water

The key ingredient! Keep moist all season, especially the critical time at end of June for flower bud initiation. Tap water is better than no water. Heavy dose at least once per week in dry weather.

Drainage

Ensure good drainage in winter, especially with yellow flowering varieties. Avoid waterlogged sites.

Pruning

Rhododendrons and Camellias: Not normally required. Tidy wayward shoots after flowering.

Evergreen azaleas and Bloombux can be clipped into a low hedge.

Magnolias and Acers: Formative pruning when young to shape into a tree or bush.

Deadheading

Remove old flower-heads, particularly on young or weak plants.

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