Re: [SG] Rhododendrons
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Rhododendrons
- From: P* C* <g*@BELLATLANTIC.NET>
- Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 20:31:23 -0700
- References: <62e29913.244b7c0a@aol.com>
Lillian Champion wrote:
>
> In a message dated 4/18/99 10:13:06 AM Pacific Daylight Time, mtalt@CLARK.NET
> writes:
>
> >
> > 'Scintillation' blooms well for me in pretty serious shade once the trees
> > have leafed out. Been doing it for nearly 20 years - nice rhodie, IMO.
> >
>
> Scintillation is a fortunei hybrid. Most of the fortunei hybrids should take
> more shade than most. R. maxima hybrids are supposed to be the most shade
> tolerant. Can't remember the names offhand, but I think one starts with
> Lady Clementine....
> Lillian
Hi All:
Scintillation bloomed sporadically for me in deep shade, but when I had
some trees cleared, and more light was available, they literally
exploded in bloom.
Pat Cochenour Reston, Va. Zone 6ish/7ish
