Rhododendron radians

Also Known As

Rhododendron radians var. radians
Vireya Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 2'-6'

planting zones

10a-12

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Rhododendron radians plant details

Rhododendron radians is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade 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 radians

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rare, showy, vireya, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron radians

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The small smooth leaves are arranged in whorls of three around the stems. The long and very narrow pure white flowers emerge from the most amazing buds, each reddish in color with long overlapping and reflexed bud scales like small pineapples. This is the original clone first introduced by Helm and Farbarik.

By: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

[Terrestrial] Indonesia, Sulawesi 1,700-2,000m, 5,500-6,500'. Elliptic shaped leaves and 7-10 long narrow tubed, white flowers spreading out from the center. Slow growing to 2' for us.