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Buy Rhododendron 'Else Frye'

Also Known As

Rhododendron 'Elsie Frye'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 4'

planting zones

8b-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

2 gallon bagged root ball | $39

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30 at Gossler Farms

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Rhododendron 'Else Frye' plant details

Rhododendron 'Else Frye' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Else Frye'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, fragrant, nutmeg-scented, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Else Frye'

USDA Zones: 8b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of our oldest maddenii hybrids. We have had R.'Elsie Frye' since the mid 60's. We grow our old plants in large containers in the shade house (plastic cover in winter and some heat to keep to 15-18° F,) The large white and pink flowers scented of nutmeg. Superb.

By: Gossler Farms

Fragrant, pure-white flowers with an overlay of pink and a bright yellow throat. Glossy, dark green leaves.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This splendidly fragrant hybrid has pristine white flowers kissed with a flush of pink and a throat of sunburst yellow. Flowers are held atop leathery, glossy dark green leaves in loose trusses of 3-6.