Rhododendron tephropeplum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Rhododendron tephropeplum plant details

Rhododendron tephropeplum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue, green and purple foliage. In spring pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron tephropeplum

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron tephropeplum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf mounding species with dark green scaly leaves, smooth and peeling brown bark and masses of purplish to rose or pink flowers in mid-spring. The new growth emerges a striking deep rose-purple with silvery scales. A beautiful species for sun or light shade with very attractive foliage, bark and flowers. Grown from seed collected wild at a very high altitude for this species in a previously unexplored region of the Eastern Himalaya. One of my favorites.