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Rhododendron santapaui

Also Known As

  • Vireya Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 1'-4'
  • W: 1'-4'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Rhododendron santapaui plant details

Rhododendron santapaui is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron santapaui

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, rare, showy, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron santapaui

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare vireya species from mainland Asia where it occurs in the temperate rainforests of NE India. This charming dwarf has small elliptic leaves and short bell-shaped white flowers. Not particularly “flashy” but a favorite of all who grow it and a reliable bloomer.

Gardening facts about Rhododendron santapaui plant

How to Grow Rhododendron santapaui

  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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