Rhododendron bureavii 'Lem'

Also Known As

Rhododendron bureavii [Lem's form]

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Rhododendron bureavii 'Lem' plant details

Rhododendron bureavii 'Lem' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and white 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 bureavii 'Lem'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron bureavii 'Lem'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The deep green leaves have deeply felted rusty indumentum that can be simply stunning. The new growth will also have rusty tomentum. R bureavii can eventually get 6' tall and is best planted so the gardener can look up into the foliage. Flowers are white with some pink highlights.

By: Gossler Farms

Creamy white flowers with crimson markings. Heavy indumentum.

By: Thompson's Nursery

Creamy white flowers with crimson markings rest above a sea of dark green foliage. As is typical of R. bureavii, the foliage is the most striking aspect; this plant has deep brown indumentum on long, narrow, glossy leaves.