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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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15-18 inch | $70.75

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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.
Pearl white ruffly flowers with a dark purplish red spot.
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!

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Sappho' x 'Tweedy Bird' plant

How to Grow Rhododendron 'Sappho' x 'Tweedy Bird'

  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • magenta
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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