Botanical name
Rhododendron Roza'
Other names
Rhododendron ' Roza'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Roza' is a compact, upright, evergreen shrub with small, ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and rounded clusters of funnel-shaped, deep rose-pink flowers in late winter and early spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Compact
COLOUR
Flower
Rose-pink in Spring; Rose-pink in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Lacebugs , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8
Propagation methods
Grafting, Layering, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Rhododendron (Tessa Group) 'Tessa Roza' (Rhododendron 'Tessa Roza') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Waterside, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Thrives in moist, humus-rich, acid soil in partial shade. Will not tolerate deep planting. Do not allow to dry out. Protect from strong winter winds.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered