Rhododendron ovatum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Rhododendron ovatum plant details

Rhododendron ovatum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink, purple, red and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron ovatum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, purple, red and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron ovatum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a compact growing species with small and shiny, rounded leaves and masses of small but showy, flat flowers (late spring) ranging in color from white to pale pink or deep rose, often with purple spots. Bright reddish-purple new growth on this incredibly widespread and variable species. Much hardier than would be expected based upon its native range in southern China. We have a huge old specimen in the garden that blooms reliably every May. I was thrilled to see masses of this species in gorgeous full bloom in the province of Guangxi, China in early April of 2009 - a real highlight of the trip. These are grown from seed collected in the wild.