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rhododendron marie fortie

Rhododendron 'Marie Fortie' is a robust plant that spreads widely. Its lustrous, dark green, velvety leaves stay green all year, providing a great background for summer flowering perennials. Late spring and early summer bring trusses of enormous, deep pink funnel-shaped blooms with dark purple markings in the throat. On ericaceous soils, this plant is ideal for a woodland garden or planting in mixed borders. Height: 150cm (5'). Spread: 2m (6').

Rhododendron 'Marie Fortie' is a robust plant that spreads widely. Its lustrous, dark green, velvety leaves stay green all year, providing a great background for summer flowering perennials. Late spring and early summer bring trusses of enormous, deep pink funnel-shaped blooms with dark purple markings in the throat. On ericaceous soils, this plant is ideal for a woodland garden or planting in mixed borders. Height: 150cm (5'). Spread: 2m (6').

Trusses of large, rich pink, funnel-shaped flowers with blotches of dark purple in the throat are borne during late spring and early summer. Rhododendron 'Marie Fortie' is a hardy spreading shrub. Its glossy, deep green,leathery leaves remain evergreen, making a fine backdrop for summer flowering perennials.