Rhododendron hunnewellianum ssp. rockii

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-15'
W: 6'-15'

planting zones

5b-9b

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Rhododendron hunnewellianum ssp. rockii plant details

Rhododendron hunnewellianum ssp. rockii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun 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 hunnewellianum ssp. rockii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron hunnewellianum ssp. rockii

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

First introduction into cultivation, this species forms a rounded, compact shrub densely clothed with glossy narrow leaves. The foliage of this subspecies has a yellowish indumentum beneath. White flushed pink to pink flowers with reddish spots in very early spring. A distinct and quite hardy species, one of the earliest to bloom each spring and a great choice for colder climates.