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Rhododendron densifolium

Also Known As

Vireya Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

8a-9b

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Rhododendron densifolium plant details

Rhododendron densifolium is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy 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 densifolium

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron densifolium

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

First introduction into cultivation in North America. This is one of the “hardy” vireyas from the South Yunnan/North Vietnam border region. The very small and glossy, deep green foliage is quite attractive and the overall habit of the plant is very dense and compact for a vireya. A strong grower but quite diminutive in all of its parts with small but deep yellow flowers. A really first-rate new introduction, flowers throughout the year.