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Buy Rhododendron keiskei 'Yaku Fairy'

Also Known As

Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Fairy'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 18"-36"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Rhododendron keiskei 'Yaku Fairy' plant details

Rhododendron keiskei 'Yaku Fairy' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream, pink, white and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron keiskei 'Yaku Fairy'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: cream, pink, white and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: award-winning, border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, prostrate, rare, rock garden, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron keiskei 'Yaku Fairy'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Only a few plants available of this tiny creeping plant. Our plant is 20 years old and is 6'x12'.. The light yellow flowers are fairly large on such a small plant.

By: Gossler Farms

This famous 1970 Award of Merit form is a dense and prostrate mound with pale yellow flowers in mid-spring. A choice rock garden or container specimen. Easy and hardy in the garden.