Rhododendron aberconwayi

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Rhododendron aberconwayi plant details

Rhododendron aberconwayi is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red and white 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 - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron aberconwayi

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron aberconwayi

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Habit is open, upright, and rather loose, with deep green long, lance shaped leaves that are hard, thick and heavily textured. White, saucer shaped flowers that are a full 3" across, have many crimson spots, and are held in trusses of 6 to 12. (Subgenus Hymenthes, Subsect. Irrorata)

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

White, saucer shaped flowers with crimson spotting.

By: Thompson's Nursery

We haven't sold this fine species for 20+ years. R. aberconwayi is an upright grower to 6' and has deep, dark evergreen leaves that are very stiff. The white flowers will have some spots but are very flat shaped in April.