Rhododendron 'Gleam'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'
W: 6'

planting zones

7b-10a

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Rhododendron 'Gleam' plant details

Rhododendron 'Gleam' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring apricot, pink, salmon and yellow 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, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Gleam'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: apricot, pink, salmon and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Gleam'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pendulous flowers are tubular and are in groups of 6-7. Flowers are apricot yellow inside with salmon pink outside. Round, glossy leaves are gray-blue when new maturing to dark green. A columnar form derived from its cinnabarinum parent.