Rhododendron faithiae

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-20'
W: 6'-20'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Rhododendron faithiae plant details

Rhododendron faithiae is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - 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 faithiae

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, fragrant, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron faithiae

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is sure to be a widely-grown and popular new species in gardens. This very rare species (known from only two or three locations in the wild) is a member of subsection Fortunea. It is probably most closely related to hemsleyanum and the recently introduced serotinum and shares some of the same characteristics – large, fragrant white flowers in mid-summer, a large habit and impressively big and bold foliage. As seen in the wild, this was a spectacular plant with large elliptic leaves to ten inches or more in length. One of the most exciting finds that Peter Cox and I have ever had together. Probably best with a bit of shade in the afternoon to preserve the summertime flowers.