Rhododendron 'Long Island'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Rhododendron 'Long Island' plant details

Rhododendron 'Long Island' 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. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Long Island'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Long Island'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This variety is some of the first doubling by the transformation of the stamens to petals. It has two sets of petals and no stamens. One might say the first step on the road to fully double flowers in the genus. It is light pink in bud opening to a lovely white. ('Scintilation' hybrid)