Rhododendron |Ken Janeck|

The distinctive velvety foliage of this compact evergreen shrub is adorned with deep rose flower buds in May which open into trusses of rose-colored blossoms which lighten to a pastel pink with a fern green flare on the upper lobes.

• Grows into a compact, dense multi-stemmed, and mounding shrub, up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and 3-5 ft. wide (90-150 cm)
• Winner of multiple awards, including the 2002 Cary Award, which recognizes plants that are particularly adequate for New England, offer superior landscape appeal, and are winter hardy and pest resistant. Multiple winners of the Rhododendron of the Year Award of the American Rhododendron Society for the North East, Great Lakes, and South Central Regions.
• A full sun or light shade lover, this plant is best grown in moist, acidic, humusy, well-drained soils. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers. Mulch annually with leaf mold to retain moisture, control weeds, and cool the soil.
• Perfect for beds and borders, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. Great as a flowering hedge or privacy screen too. Ideal for small gardens and containers!

 

 

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Requirement
Hardiness	5,6,7,8
Heat Zones	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Climate Zones	4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type	Shrubs
Plant Family	Ericaceae
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest	Spring, Mid Spring
Height	3' - 4'
Spread	3' - 4'
Water Needs	Average
Maintenance	Low
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Sand
Characteristics	Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Garden Styles	Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
Planting Place	Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders