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    Rhododendron 'Blue Ox'

    Also Known As

    • Rhododendron campanulatum ssp aeruginosum 'Blue Ox'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Rhododendron 'Blue Ox' plant details

    Rhododendron 'Blue Ox' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Blue Ox'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Blue Ox'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rhododendron campanulatum subsp. aeruginosum 'Blue Ox' is a long name for a very cool, dwarf rhodo. The foliage emerges powder blue aging to blue-green to green forming a tight mound 2 feet tall and wide. The flowers are lavender pink in April and May.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    This blue foliaged shrub has some of the finest foliage of any rhododendron. The new leaves are rich blue and turn deep green with fawn indumentums.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Blue Ox' plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron 'Blue Ox'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • fuzzy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Rhododendron alutaceum var. iodes

    aka Rhododendron 'Iodes'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12'-14'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Rhododendron bureavii 'Lem' x pronum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Rhododendron bureavii 'Lem' x pronum foliage by Patricia Cunningham
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