Buy Rhododendron 'Sappho' x 'Tweedy Bird'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 5'

planting zones

6b-8b

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Fewer than 19 at Bloom River Gardens

15-18 inch | $70.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

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Rhododendron 'Sappho' x 'Tweedy Bird' plant details

Rhododendron 'Sappho' x 'Tweedy Bird' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and magenta 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Sappho' x 'Tweedy Bird'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: cream and magenta blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Sappho' x 'Tweedy Bird'

USDA Zones: 6b - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light, cream-colored ball-shaped trusses with dark red-purple blotch on the dorsal lobe. Dark green pointed leaves are slightly twisted at the ends.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Pearl white ruffly flowers with a dark purplish red spot.

By: Thompson's Nursery

Pearl white, ruffled flowers that are held in a ball truss have a lovely, dark, purplish red spot on the top quarter of the flower that reminds one of a sunrise! Slightly twisted ends on the slightly glossy, olive green foliage brings an added interest to this lovely plant!