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Rhododendron hyacinthosmum

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 9'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Rhododendron hyacinthosmum plant details

Rhododendron hyacinthosmum is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink 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 hyacinthosmum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 9 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, fragrant, vireya, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron hyacinthosmum

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

[Terrestrial] Papua New Guinea  1,800-2,000m, 5,900-6,500'.  A slow growing shrub that can get tall after many years.  The very distinctive leaves are ovate elliptic, very stiff, with the edges rolled under.  Trusses of large light pink flowers that have the wonderful fragrance of hyacinths.

By: The Bovees Nursery

Gardening facts about Rhododendron hyacinthosmum plant

How to Grow Rhododendron hyacinthosmum

  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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