Buy Rhododendron 'Cilpinense'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-8b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Rhododendron 'Cilpinense' plant details

Rhododendron 'Cilpinense' is a moderate-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. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Cilpinense'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Cilpinense'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
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

Early spring flowers open in March and are a soft shell pink with deeper pink highlights. After a few days the flowers fade to white. Foliage is small and glossy green typically with splashes of yellow.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This Rhododendron has pink funnel shaped flowers held in trusses of 2-3. It has an Early season bloom, and will stay relatively small. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

What an attractive hybrid this is for both foliage and flower! The leaves are small to medium sized and are deep forest green. The flowers sparkle in the sunlight like big apple blossoms, a blush pink touched with deeper pink. Yes, this is beautiful! (ciliatum x moupinense)