Rhododendron laetum [J 'Black & Wood' form]

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-9'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

10a-12

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Rhododendron laetum [J 'Black & Wood' form] plant details

Rhododendron laetum [J 'Black & Wood' form] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and yellow 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 laetum [J 'Black & Wood' form]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, vireya, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron laetum [J 'Black & Wood' form]

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

J 'Black & Wood' form. Very strong, vigorous habit. Frequent bloomer. This is a special form with large gold to pale orange flowers and is easy to grow and bloom. We have seen photos similar to this form in bloom from Papua. We do not think that Michael