Rhododendron nuttallii

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 7'-20'
W: 7'-20'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Rhododendron nuttallii plant details

Rhododendron nuttallii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink 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 nuttallii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 7 FT - 20 FT - wide, 7 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, distinctive bark, fragrant, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron nuttallii

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the finest of all species with probably the largest flowers in the genus. Beautiful, large, bullate leaves and smooth, peeling, purple-black bark. Bright fuchsia-pink new growth with silver scales and huge, fragrant, six inch long flowers. Grown from seed collected in the wild on the China/Burma frontier. Requires excellent drainage, makes a fine container specimen and will flower at a much younger age when grown in this fashion. A real treasure and well worth the effort in colder regions.