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    Rhododendron 'Dorothy Swift'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9a

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    Rhododendron 'Dorothy Swift' plant details

    Rhododendron 'Dorothy Swift' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze, green and white foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Dorothy Swift'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and white
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
    Uses: compact, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Dorothy Swift'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Pink buds cover this plant each spring and open to reveal large white flowers. A dense, compact plant with new growth exhibiting silver leaves and beige indumentum maturing to a lustrous dark green.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Dorothy Swift' plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron 'Dorothy Swift'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • bronze
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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