Rhododendron herzogii

Also Known As

Vireya Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

10a-12

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Rhododendron herzogii plant details

Rhododendron herzogii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron herzogii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, fragrant, fragrant foliage, vireya, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron herzogii

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Erect-growing evergreen shrubs with smooth elliptic to rounded gray-green leaves arranged in pseudowhorls. The beautiful and fragrant white flowers are flushed pink at the base of the long tubular corolla which expands into abruptly flared lobes. These are produced in many flowered bunches from the ends of the branches. Native to heath-scrub and forests in Papua New Guinea from 5,000 to 8,200 ft. This is an easily-grown, floriferous species.

By: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

[Terrestrial Epiphytic] Papua. 1,600-2,500m, 5,200-8,200'. Moderate grower with attractive dark gray-green leaves and long tubular- flared flowers, white and fragrant, 5-10 flowers per upright truss. This species always has aromatic foliage.