Rhododendron x peregrinum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

6b-9b

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Rhododendron x peregrinum plant details

Rhododendron x peregrinum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron x peregrinum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron x peregrinum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a rarely grown natural hybrid (x galactinum ) with broadly elliptic matte green leaves and many flowered trusses of white with bright red eyes in March-April. Quite easy and hardy. A very attractive “species”.