Rhododendron 'Viennese Waltz' — Bushy

Overview

Rhododendron 'Viennese Waltz' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Rhododendron 'Viennese Waltz' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include woodland gardens and containers on shaded patios.

About

Rhododendron 'Viennese Waltz' is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Rhododendron genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous shrubs or trees. This plant thrives in moist but well-drained acidic loam soil, ideally in partial shade with a sheltered, east- or west-facing aspect. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for woodland gardens or containers on shaded patios. The cultivar is best grown in dappled shade with mulching of leaf mould and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings, layering, or grafting. It offers interest in both spring and winter seasons.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Rhododendron

Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Acid
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Rhododendron 'Viennese Waltz' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Woodland gardens, Containers on shaded patios

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rhododendron 'Viennese Waltz'

Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings, Layering, Grafting
Pest resistance: Vine weevil, Rhododendron leafhopper, Pieris lacebug, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Aphids
Disease resistance: Powdery mildews, Rhododendron petal blight, Rhododendron bud blast, Silver leaf, Honey fungus