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Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 5'-7'

planting zones

8a-11

12-15 inch | $60.75

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Rhododendron 'Coastal Sugar' plant details

Rhododendron 'Coastal Sugar' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Coastal Sugar'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 7 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Coastal Sugar'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark pink buds cover this plant each spring and open in a combination of pink and white. Highly fragrant with a spicy scent. Having grown its parent fragrantissimum many years ago this hybrid, along with its sister, R. 'Coastal Spice' is a vast improvement over it as it is much more compact.

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Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Coastal Sugar' plant

How to Grow Rhododendron 'Coastal Sugar'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen