Rhododendron 'Madame Masson'

Rhododendron 'Madame Masson' is a medium-sized evergreen rhodo that was acquired in 1849 and has a broad, upright bushy shape. The leaves are medium to large, shiny, oval and dark green. This ponticum hybrid blooms mainly from May to June, with almost flat star-shaped, white flowers with a yellow pattern in the throat, the flowers are grouped in conical flower clusters. Rhododendron 'Madame Masson' likes a position in filtered sunlight or partial shade, sheltered from chilly winds and with a shaded root zone, but it can also handle some full sun. It requires an acidic, moist, well-drained soil that should never be allowed to dry out completely, requires little pruning and is very hardy.