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Rhododendron degronianum ssp. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'

Also Known As

Rhododendron degronianum ssp. yak 'Koichiro Wada'
Rhododendron ssp. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-4'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

4b-8b

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Rhododendron degronianum ssp. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' plant details

Rhododendron degronianum ssp. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and 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 degronianum ssp. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron degronianum ssp. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'

USDA Zones: 4b - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pink buds open white. An exceptional heavy flowering yakushimanum. This is the new name of the former F.C.C. form. Rarely available.

By: Bloom River Gardens

These are small plants, but are so rarely offered it’s worth the price. In the late 60’s an Oregon nursery listed 6” x 6” for $125.00, This may be the most beautiful of all the rhododendrons we grow. Our plant is now 4’ x 5’ after about 50 years. The foliage is truly stunning. The leaves have lovely tan tomentum during the early summer. The deep green leaves have beautiful indumentum under the leaf. Flowers are apple blossom pink. Only 8 plants available. (F.C.C.)

By: Gossler Farms

Pink fading to white.

By: Thompson's Nursery

The new name of the F.C.C. form. It is certainly one of the best forms and one that should be in your collection. This exceptional plant flowers heavily. This is pink budded and white flowered.