Cherry Cheesecake Rhododendron
The Cherry Cheesecake rhododendron is a hybrid of Hachmann's Charmant rhododendron. The rhododendron adds drama and texture to gardens and landscapes while offering evergreen interest year-round. Does this Spark an idea?
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Flowers
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The attractive flowers of the Cherry Cheesecake rhododendron start off with white blooms. A red edge gives the flowers a hint of pinkish-red color while a red blotch is noticeable on the clusters. The flowers bloom in mid-May.
Description
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Cherry Cheesecake rhododendrons reach up to 5 feet in height after growing for about 10 years. The plant forms a large mound with lush foliage. The rhododendron grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9 where temperatures never dip below 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
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History
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Hachmann's Charmant is a newer cultivar selected in Germany for its cold tolerance traits. Cherry Cheesecake is an improved form of the new cultivar. Improvements include the pink color along the edges and the red blotch found on the flowers.
Planting and Care
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Similar to other rhododendrons, Cherry Cheesecake thrives in areas of the garden where sun prevails in the morning and shade occurs in the afternoon. The shallow-rooted plants require regular watering, especially in late summer when the flower buds start forming for the following spring.
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