Nova Zembla

Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla'

Nova Zembla blooms from May through June.

Bloom time

May–Jun

Hardiness

Zones 5–8

Sun

Part shade

Water

Moderate water

Mature size

1.8 m × 1.8 m

Type

Shrub

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Bloom calendar

When Nova Zembla is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Nova Zembla

Plant it in part shade. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 5–8. Expect it to reach about 1.8 m tall and 1.8 m wide at maturity, in roughly 5 years.

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