Rhododendron facetum affinity

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

7b-9b

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Rhododendron facetum affinity plant details

Rhododendron facetum affinity is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue, chocolate and green foliage. In summer red 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 facetum affinity

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron facetum affinity

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An outstanding foliage plant with some of the best red flowers in the genus. These appear in early summer, followed by silvery to fawn, indumented new foliage. This is the Vietnamese form from wild seed - much more tolerant of cold temperatures than the typical Yunnan form.