Rhododendron | Rhododendron | Shrub
Rhododendron belongs to the plant family ERICACEĈ and Genus Rhododendron This Shrub prefers Moist, well drained soil a pH of 05,06 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Partial shade
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Rhododendron does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Rhododendron so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Rhododendron rhododendron is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Rhododendron | Rhododendron is an evergreen specimen which means it keeps it leaves throughout the year.
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Rhododendron can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10° Fahrenheit. Rhododendron needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is fertile. This species likes partial shade. It needs soil that is moist, well drained.
Rhododendron will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 5 and20 years.
Rhododendron is a woody perennial. Rhododendron is evergreen.
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 12' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
"Heat-zone Gardening: How to choose plants that thrive in your region's warmest weather", Dr. H. Marc Cathey with Linda Bellamy, American Horticultural Society, Time-Life Books, 1998.