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Rhododendron 'Abbey's Re-View'
Much more heat-tolerant than 'P.J.M.,' it's the ideal size for foundation, hedge, and driveway planting.
In early spring, this broadleaf evergreen sets big clusters of bright blooms among the dark blue-green foliage. Very heavy-blooming, it puts on a huge show, first in spring and again in early fall in most climates. Reaching 6 to 8 feet high and wide, this is a fine Rhododendron to use as a hedge, privacy screen, foundation accent, or border standout.
'Abbey's Re-View' was developed by Georgia plantsman Roger Flotta, so it comes by its heat resistance honestly. Compact and rounded, it packs a lot of greenery and blooms into its space. Very pest- and disease-resistant, it is a carefree accent for sun to partial shade. Consider it behind more compact varieties, such as lavender-flowered 'Elsie Lee,' or alongside similar-sized Azaleas such as 'Northern Hi-Lights,' which shares its fragrance with 'Abbey's Re-View.' It is also a great choice for a mass planting.
Reblooming Azaleas are few and far between, and 'Abbey's Re-View' is especially valuable for its stellar parentage and lovely blooms. Trouble-free and easy to grow, it's a good choice for many climates, particularly the warm southern and southwestern regiions. Zones 5-9.
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Variety | 'Abbey's Re-View' |
| Bloom Season | Early Spring - Early Fall |
| Habit | Mound-shaped |
| Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 6 ft - 8 ft |
| Plant Width | 6 ft - 8 ft |
| Item Form | Trade Gallon (3qt) |
| Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Flower, Free Bloomer, Repeat Bloomer |
| Bloom Color | Dark Pink, Light Lavender |
| Foliage Color | Blue Green, Dark Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Disease Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Pest Resistant |
| Season Of Interest | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Soil Tolerance | Clay, Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Border, Foliage Interest, Hedge, Privacy, Specimen |
| Restrictions | CAN, HI, PR, WA |
Azaleas and Rhododendrons have been interbred since the first plants were scooped out of the dirt, and for a while these "crossbreeds" were even referred to by some ghastly name — Azaleodendrons or the like.
The old rule of thumb used to be that azaleas are deciduous and rhododendrons evergreen, but if that was ever true, it isn't anymore.
The differences between the two are slight, so slight in fact that botanists do not break them into the two groups that gardeners have come to know. Rhododendrons have 10 stamens per flower, while Azaleas have only five. While both can be deciduous, that trait is typically seen more in Azaleas than Rhododendrons. The shape of the leaves is often another indicator, with larger, paddle-shaped leaves typical of Rhododendrons, Azaleas often have smaller, elliptical leaves and trumpet, or tubular-shaped flowers at the ends of the shoots.
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- Butterflies like a lot of sunlight, so locate your garden in a sunny area.
- If you live in a windy location, plant your butterfly-attracting plants near a building, fence, or hedge to protect them.
- Plant a variety of nectar-rich plants, as well as shrubs and evergreens for shelter.
- Since many butterflies and native flowering plants have co-evolved, try to put in some that are native to your area. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center provides lists of plants native to states and regions.
- Certain colors are particularly attracting to butterflies – red, yellow, pink, purple, or orange blooms that are clustered or flat-topped, with a short flower tubes are especially attractive to adult butterflies.
- Avoid using pesticides, especially around nectar-producing plants.
- Provide a shallow source of water – try a birdbath with pebbles lining the bowl.
- Place a rock in a sunny spot for butterfly basking and resting.
- Create a "puddling area" by digging a shallow hole filled with compost or manure where rainwater will collect and release essential salts and minerals.
- If you want butterflies to breed in your garden, put in some caterpillar food plants, such as parsley, milkweeds, asters, thistles, violets, clover, grasses, and Queen Anne’s Lace.
- Since butterflies need nectar throughout the entire adult phase of their lives, try to create a design that will allow for a continuous bloom – when one stops blooming, another starts.
