Rhododendron 'Silver Bear'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5b-9b

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Rhododendron 'Silver Bear' plant details

Rhododendron 'Silver Bear' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and 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 - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Silver Bear'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Silver Bear'

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Prominent pink buds open white with a touch of pink. New leaves emerge with a dusting of silver over dark green. From the bureavii side of the cross the leaf undersides sport the thick layer of copper-brown indumentum. Absolutely choice.

By: Bloom River Gardens

With parents like these, how could this little 'bear' be bad! Silvery indumentum attop dark green foliage makes this rhododendron down right pettable. Lovely pink buds opening to white flowers with a kiss of pink completes it's charm. A plant you will enjoy all year round. (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x bureavii)