Buy Rhododendron 'Bob's Blue'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

7a-9b

6-9 inch | $40.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

5-6 inch | $30.75

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Rhododendron 'Bob's Blue' plant details

Rhododendron 'Bob's Blue' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring blue 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. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Bob's Blue'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, winter interest, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Bob's Blue'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Funnel shaped flowers open in May and are lavender changing to luminescent violet-blue. Small, deep green leaves turn bronze in the winter. Introduced by Bob Rhodes from Vancouver, British Columbia.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Electric blue.

By: Thompson's Nursery

Talk about electric blue! This is it! Introduced by Bob Rhodes from Vancouver, British Columbia, this is a good addition to the world of blue rhododendrons. It is a lepidote type rhododendron and has small, deep green leaves that turn bronze in the winter. Flowering extremely well. ('Ilam Violet' x 'Blue Diamond')