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    • Photo of Rhododendron 'Bambino' flower, foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators

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    Rhododendron 'Bambino'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 5'-8'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Rhododendron 'Bambino' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Bambino'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, compact, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Bambino'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A gift from Dr. E.C. Brockenbrough to the Children's Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle, 'Bambino' is a tribute to children everywhere. Multitudes of ruffled, hose-in-hose pink flowers appear in early midseason on a very compact, well-branched plant.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Light yellowish pink with red flare and large calyx. Exfoliating madrone-like bark!

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Bambino' plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron 'Bambino'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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