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    Rhododendron pemakoense

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Rhododendron pemakoense plant details

    Rhododendron pemakoense is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring purple and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 pemakoense

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: purple and red blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron pemakoense

    USDA Zones: 7a - 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

    An easy and floriferous dwarf species with glossy deep green small leaves. Early each spring, this compact grower literally covers itself with its large and showy, rose-purple flowers. Best in sun with good drainage.

    By: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron pemakoense plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron pemakoense

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Zones

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