Rhododendron 'Swen'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 5'

planting zones

5b-9b

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Rhododendron 'Swen' plant details

Rhododendron 'Swen' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring purple and red 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 'Swen'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Swen'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The flowers aren't the only showy part of this plant, the new foliage emerges from buds white and fuzzy, as in the best yakushimanums this wears away to an olive green and the indumentum below ages tan. The flowers on this mounded plant are red to plum with a white blotch on the dorsal lobe. As the flowers age the centers fade to creamy white. Swen is sweet! (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x 'Mars')