Buy Rhododendron callimorphum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

7a-9b

18-24 inch | $80.75

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Fewer than 15 at Bloom River Gardens

15-18 inch | $70.75

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Fewer than 15 at Bloom River Gardens

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Rhododendron callimorphum plant details

Rhododendron callimorphum 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 - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron callimorphum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron callimorphum

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

2-inch, bell-shaped flowers open from dark rose-colored buds to reveal pink to rose coloration, sometimes blotched with crimson. Trusses tend to be lax and are composed of 5-8 flowers. Very attractive, dark green foliage is orbicular to ovate and a waxy gray-blue underneath.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Rhododendron callimorphum Medium-growing rounded evergreen shrubs with small rounded to ovate deep green leaves, somewhat reminiscent of R. williamsianum but actually more like a pink version of caloxanthum. The delicate bell-shaped flowers (late spring) are pink to deep rose or rarely white with a darker basal blotch. A lovely smaller species seldom seen in cultivation but with masses of long-lasting flowers. Best in light shade with good drainage. Grown from hand-pollinated seed produced here in the RSBG.