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Rhododendron commonae
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 7'-18'
- W: 7'-15'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Rhododendron commonae plant details
Rhododendron commonae is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron commonae
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 7 FT - 15 FT - wide, 7 FT - 18 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring
- Uses: border plant, vireya, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron commonae
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
[Terrestrial] Papua New Guinea 1,800-4,000m, 5,900-13,000'. Upright small shrub with 4-6 small bright red flowers and shiny round green leaves. There are also pink and very light yellow forms but we have never seen a pink one. The flowers are semi-erect
By: The Bovees Nursery
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How to Grow Rhododendron commonae
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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- even moisture - regular
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- mostly sun - dappled shade
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - dappled shade
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - dappled shade
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