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    Rhododendron 'Alison Johnstone'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 7b-9b

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    Rhododendron 'Alison Johnstone' plant details

    Rhododendron 'Alison Johnstone' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring cream and 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. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Alison Johnstone'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Alison Johnstone'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Golden amber flowers with a light pink overlay against a backdrop of pretty blue leaves. Tends to have a narrow upright growth and makes a good background plant.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Has light pinkish flowers that will turn flesh colored as they age. Sounds strange, but with the blue foliage this is a pretty flowering shrub.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Waxy, pink-frosted amber.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Alison Johnstone' plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron 'Alison Johnstone'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Zones

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