Buy Rhododendron 'Southern Skies'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

7a-9a

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Rhododendron 'Southern Skies' plant details

Rhododendron 'Southern Skies' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring apricot and orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Southern Skies'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot and orange blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Southern Skies'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ball-shaped trusses with 3-inch open, funnel-shaped flowers. Darker pink coloring on the wavy edges with a pale yellowish pink cascading down the throat.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This Lofthouse hybrid has a ball truss of 17 open funnel-shaped, wavy-edged flowers. Deep green, glossy foliage sets off the red buds that open to a pale yellow-pink with a heavy, deep yellow pink solid flare on the dorsal lobes. ('Sunup-Sundown' x Lem's Cameo')