Rhododendron sororium

Also Known As

Vireya Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

8a-11

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Rhododendron sororium plant details

Rhododendron sororium is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 sororium

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron sororium

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new introduction into cultivation, these are dwarf epiphytic evergreen shrubs with thick and leathery, elliptic to oblong leaves. The small but bright yellow flowers hang singly or in pairs from the tips of the branches. They are bell-shaped with widely flaring lobes. This is one of several closely related taxa newly introduced from S Yunnan and adjacent N Vietnam. Many of these have only recently been described as new species by Chinese botanists. This species is visually distinguished from its close relatives by its very large leaves. Quite hardy for a vireya – our largest-leafed form.