Rhododendron x edgarianum

Also Known As

Rhododendron 'Edgarianum'
Rhododendron 'Edgeranium'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

6b-9b

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Rhododendron x edgarianum plant details

Rhododendron x edgarianum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring blue and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 x edgarianum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, floriferous, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron x edgarianum

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small, funnel-shaped flowers are a striking blue-purple on a small leaved plant. Though for many years thought to be a species it is now considered to be a natural hybrid of R. nivale subsp. boreale.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Now considered to be a natural hybrid of R. nivale subsp. boreale found in S.E. Tibet at 12,000 to 15,000'. Small funnel shaped flowers are a superb blue-purple on this small leaved plant.