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Rhododendron dauricum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

4b-9b

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Rhododendron dauricum plant details

Rhododendron dauricum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron dauricum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron dauricum

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This species is partly deciduous, some years more so than others. The flowers are bright rose-purple. Extremely hardy, as it is native to Siberia. (RN, rn, Rhodorastra)