Rhododendron adenopodum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 6'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Rhododendron adenopodum plant details

Rhododendron adenopodum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with 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 water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron adenopodum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron adenopodum

USDA Zones: 6a - 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

Leaves are large, long and narrow, smoothly dark green above, with grayish fawn colored felt underneath. Flowers are funnel-campanulate, to 2½" long, pale rose in color, occasionally with purple spotting, carried in trusses of 6-10 flowers. (Subgenus Hymenthes, Subsect. Argyrophylla)