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    Rhododendron pronum

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 18"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Rhododendron pronum plant details

    Rhododendron pronum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous 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.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron pronum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron pronum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Creamy yellow spotted deep crimson.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    We have seen 18 inch x 18 inch plants of this collector's item in rhododendron collections. The leaves are larger and broader than R. protioides. Flowers are the typical pink of the taliensia series.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron pronum plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron pronum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-4'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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