R. decorum 'Schick Form' Size:2 gal size 2-3 year old plantsA selection from the late Peter Schick of Fort Bragg, CA. Peter received seed from people all over the world, grew the seed, and selected excellent forms of these species rhododendrons. We acquired this fine form of R. decorum, a HIGHLY FRAGRANT and hardy plant that we are propagating for our customers. The plant is vigorous, growing at least 12 inches per year, has impeccable foliage, and lovely pure white FRAGRANT flowers. Because we are exclusive
The green and red foliage of summer is very attractive
The leaves are textured
The plant grows fairly quickly up to 8-12 ft tall and somewhat less wide
We think Grumpy is a 'must' for the yak collector
I will guess that it will be plant hardy to -5 deg F
Discovered at Kew gardens in England in the 1940's
Showy plumes of creamy-white flowers on long racemes are very lovely in late summer
the foliage turns a nice bronze tone
Really bright lemon-yellow foliage is why this heath is grown
I have seen this plant trained and pruned by Japanese master plantsmen into works of art
setting all of the other colors off
Very useful as a contrast landscape plant as the silver-gray foliage looks good against any other color
