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Rhododendron liliiflorum

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-15'
  • W: 5'-15'

planting zones

  • 7b-9b

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Rhododendron liliiflorum plant details

Rhododendron liliiflorum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer 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 liliiflorum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 15 FT - wide, 5 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, distinctive bark, fragrant, late-blooming, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron liliiflorum

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

Erect evergreen shrubs with striking glossy and peeling reddish-brown bark. The large trumpet-shaped white flowers (early summer) are waxy, long-lasting and fragrant. Although still fairly new to cultivation, this attractive late-season blooming species has great potential for relative hardiness and drought tolerance. Grown from seed collected in the wild in a newly explored region. Rarely offered species, one of the hardiest Maddenias. I highly recommend this.

Gardening facts about Rhododendron liliiflorum plant

How to Grow Rhododendron liliiflorum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Size

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  • mostly sun - mostly shade
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