Rhododendron megeratum

Also Known As

Rhododendron mergeratum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Rhododendron megeratum plant details

Rhododendron megeratum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron megeratum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, mounding, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron megeratum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A great dwarf species with a low mounding habit, flattened bell-shaped flowers and small rounded glossy leaves with a fringe of hairs on their margins. This form is a bit larger-growing with larger and less hairy leaves that are a glaucous blue-green. The flowers (mid-spring) are primrose-yellow with orange-yellow flecks. An epiphyte in its native haunts and so requires excellent drainage but quite happy in a container.