Rhododendron ponticum
RHODODENDRON
Ericaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to mildly acidic

Tolerances: heavy frost
8m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Flowers: red-purple or white

Flowering Time: early summer
 
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Rhododendron ponticum
RHODODENDRON
Ericaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to mildly acidic

Tolerances: heavy frost
8m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: red-purple or white

Flowering Time: early summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental designs

Uses: informal screen, pot, large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: cool areas






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