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Rhododendron 'Summer Skies'
Plant type
shrub
size
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Rhododendron 'Summer Skies' plant details
Rhododendron 'Summer Skies' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Summer Skies'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
- Uses: unique, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Summer Skies'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: acidic and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Gossler Farms
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How to Grow Rhododendron 'Summer Skies'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-6'
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- even moisture - regular
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Shrub
Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Shrub
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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Size
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- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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