Rhododendron oligocarpum

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

6a-9b

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Rhododendron oligocarpum plant details

Rhododendron oligocarpum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. 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 heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron oligocarpum

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron oligocarpum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rarely grown member of subsection Maculifera. This species forms a rounded shrub with smallish, rounded, ovate-elliptic leaves. The bell-shaped flowers (mid-spring) open deep pink before fading to pale pink and eventually white – all in the same inflorescence. This multi-colored look is quite striking. Easy in light shade and should have some heat tolerance as it is native to the low-elevation mountains of central and southern China. From wild-collected seed.