| Description | A hardy Finish Rhododendron cultivar. |
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| Pronunciation | (row-do-DEN-dron) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Shrubs Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-7 |
| Sunlight | sun, semi-shade |
| Moisture | moist |
| Soil & Site | well drained, humusy, acid soil |
| Flowers | large full white, starts blooming early to mid-May. errt |
| Dimensions | 4-5 foot tall by 4 foot spread |
| Maintenance | I like to dig a large hole, not to deep and mix the soil with 50% peat moss, compost or any other form of organic matter. Plant in a slight mound for good drainage. Add a cup or two of Ammonia sulfate (or an other acid producing fertilizer)and some regular fertilizer. Water in good and keep moist. Mulch will help to slow down the loss of water. I like to add acid fertilizer in the fall and spring. Also you can use a liquid acid fertilizer such as Mir-acid. Any pruning should be done right after flowering. |
| Cultivar Origin | Named after the city of origin Mikkelii, Savo Finland. (aka St. Michel) |
| Misc Facts | Named after the city of origin Mikkelii, Savo Finland. (aka St. Michel) |
| Notes & Reference | Finish Rhododendron Society |
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