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Buy Rhododendron 'Edwin O. Weber'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-7'
W: 5'-7'

planting zones

6b-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Rhododendron 'Edwin O. Weber' plant details

Rhododendron 'Edwin O. Weber' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring purple and yellow 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 'Edwin O. Weber'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 7 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Edwin O. Weber'

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
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

Purple flowers with a large, vivid yellow-green blotch on the dorsal lobe. Trusses may hold as many as 28 flowers. 6-inch long narrowly elliptic leaves are dark green and are retained for 3 years. A rarity in the rhododendron world.

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Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Edwin O. Weber' plant

How to Grow Rhododendron 'Edwin O. Weber'

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
- yellow
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen