Buy Rhododendron keleticum

Also Known As

Rhododendron calostrotum ssp. keleticum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

7a-9b

5-6 inch | $30.75

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Rhododendron keleticum plant details

Rhododendron keleticum is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring lavender and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron keleticum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron keleticum

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, humidity
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Widely funnel-shaped single flowers of pale to dark purple-crimson atop tiny, less than an inch, oblong to lanceolate leaves. Many times will not reach one-foot in 10 years, but be more prostrate growing.

By: Bloom River Gardens

One of the best in its series. The flowers are like rose purple pansies, standing upright on little stems to welcome the sunlight. The name keleticum means "charming" which is very true of this plant. Good for bonsai or your rock garden, it grows compactly and semi-prostrate. Small leaves are bright shiny green with slightly scaly tops and dense brown scales underneath.