Rhododendron ruttenii

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'
W: 5'

planting zones

10a-12

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Rhododendron ruttenii plant details

Rhododendron ruttenii 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 ruttenii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, fragrant, vireya, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron ruttenii

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] Eastern Indonesia, Maluku, Seram 1,900-2,500m, 6,200-8,200'. Small shrub with narrowly elliptic leaves. Trumpet-shaped, tubular white flowers. Very similar to R. jasminiflorum but with larger leaves. Fragrant. Grows easy and flowers young.