Photo of Rhododendron groenlandicum flower by Keeping it Green Nursery

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Rhododendron groenlandicum

Also Known As

  • Ledum groenlandicum
  • Bog Labrador Tea
  • Labrador Tea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 1'-4'
  • W: 2'-5'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Rhododendron groenlandicum plant details

Rhododendron groenlandicum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron groenlandicum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron groenlandicum

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of few EG shrubs hardy enough for the far north where it?s happy to produce its clusters of small white flowers in cold damp boggy places; the narrow leaves of the 3-5' shrub are rusty, woolly underneath. PSh/M-W/Acid
evergreen shrub, clusters of small white flowers, aromatic leaves to 2" long, rusty hairs underneath leaves/related to Rhododendron Zone 3-9. 4', PNW, part shade-sun, moist

Gardening facts about Rhododendron groenlandicum plant

How to Grow Rhododendron groenlandicum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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