Rhododendron suaveolens

Also Known As

Vireya Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

9b-12

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Rhododendron suaveolens plant details

Rhododendron suaveolens is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron suaveolens

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 9 FT - wide, 3 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, fragrant, rare, showy, vireya, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron suaveolens

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

A distinctive species with attractive rounded and smooth green leaves in whorls flush against the stems. Long and narrow, fragrant white flowers in big, star-like clusters. A very attractive plant.

By: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

J [Terrestrial Epiphytic] Northern Borneo, 1,200-1,700m, 3,900-5,550'. Collected in the wild by Dave Goheen. Moderate size. Well-branched shrub with firm, rounded leaves which have a dark red midrib. Many-flowered truss, 14-20, long, tubular, white flower