Rhododendron, Azalea 'Percy Wiseman'

Rhododendron

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Pink
Foliage
Mid Spring
Height
Perennials
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Seed Collecting
Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Patent Information
Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

East Haddam, Connecticut

Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Wayland, Massachusetts

Royal Oak, Michigan

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Easley, South Carolina

Christiana, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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K
Long Island, NY (Zone 7a) | May 2011 | neutral

This rhododendron has been described as vigorous and hardy, but I have not had that experience here in Zone 7b. I have had three of the...Read More

H
La Grange, TX | March 2011 | neutral

I have several azaleas purchased from Lowes. I planted them last year and they were beautiful. Does anyone know what the perfect PH in ...Read More

W
Dayton, OH (Zone 5b) | February 2011 | positive

I planted a Percy Wiseman Rhododendron last Spring. It was covered with multi-colored blossoms - pink and yellow and cream. I'm in Zone 5...Read More

K
Christiana, TN (Zone 6b) | May 2010 | positive

I just planted this as a small I gallon from Lowe's last fall. It has beautiful blooms on it and has become one of my top favorites. So beautiful!

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Some sources rate this hardy to z 5b.

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