Rhododendron - Cloudland

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Rhododendron - Cloudland

This plant requires moist, well-drained, acidic soil to prosper. The bright purple-blue flowers bloom early spring on old growth. Plant in well-drained soil, in a sheltered location protected from north wind. The Rhododendron Cloudland, 'Rhododendron Impeditum', is a compact, mounded evergreen plant with silver-gray green foliage. Protect from winter wind and afternoon sun. ... more information

 

Dogwood - Coral Red Tolerant of a wide range of soils, it produces the brightest winter bark when planted in full sun. It has been given an Award of Garden Merit (AM), which is for plants of outstanding excellence. To keep the size of the plant in check and to encourage the most colorful bark, remove a third of the stems back to ground level each spring. The Coral Red Dogwood, Cornus alba 'Sibirica', has stunning bright red bark which adds color to the winter garden.

Rhododendron - Cloudland