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Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 4'

planting zones

8a-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 15 at Bloom River Gardens

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Fewer than 15 at Bloom River Gardens

5 gallon bagged root ball | $101

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30 at Gossler Farms

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Rhododendron 'Chemainus' plant details

Rhododendron 'Chemainus' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze and green foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Chemainus'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, floriferous, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Chemainus'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This 3'-4' plant will cover itself with pink flowers with a red throat in April. The foliage is glorious all year with its tanish indumentums.

By: Gossler Farms

Beautiful pink flowers with a dark red eye form medium-sized trusses each spring. Leaves, a dark glossy green with deep veining shine throughout the season. As a bonus they have a heavy layer of tan-colored indumentum. A choice plant hybridized by Frank Fujioka.