Rhododendron rex

Also Known As

Rhododendron 'Rex'
Rhododendron rex ssp. rex

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 10'-30'
W: 10'-30'

planting zones

6b-9b

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Rhododendron rex plant details

Rhododendron rex is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron rex

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 30 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron rex

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the hardiest of the large leafed species. We have a 20 year old tree that is 6’ tall. The leaves are 12-16” long and are dark green with light tan indumentum. The flowers are large white with a pink flush to them.

By: Gossler Farms

Large erect evergreen shrubs or trees which can attain heights of up to 45 ft. in the wild. The extremely attractive leaves are up to 18 inches long, deep green above with a thick gray to buff indumentum beneath. A beautiful and impressive species blooming in late spring with numerous (up to 30) flowers in a large inflorescence. These are grown from seed collected in the wild. This species usually has white flushed pink to pure pink flowers, often with a darker blotch.