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Buy Rhododendron 'Bruce Brechtbill'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 4'

planting zones

7a-8b

9-12 inches | $40.75

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Rhododendron 'Bruce Brechtbill' plant details

Rhododendron 'Bruce Brechtbill' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 'Bruce Brechtbill'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Bruce Brechtbill'

USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Discovered by Mark Bloom when he worked at Bruce Brechtbill’s nursery, Eugene in the 1960’s. Mark saw a peach-pink truss on a branch of R. ’Unique’ and propagated it. The plant’s green, oval foliage makes a pretty backdrop for the rich peach-pink flowers.

By: Gossler Farms

The year was 1965 and as a high school student I was working at a local nursery. That spring I noticed a pink flower on a lower branch of the Rhododendron 'Unique' and mentioned it to my boss Bruce Brechtbill. We got 3 cuttings that fall. To make a long story short after Bruce's death in the early 70's this rhododendron was named for him. Obviously one of my favorites.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This hybrid looks and acts identical to 'Unique' until it flowers. Then you are graced with blooms that are pink with a touch of yellow in the throat. Since there are few rhododendrons that are sports and 'Unique' has about the best foliage around, what could be better than a pink 'Unique'! Absolutely well worth growing. (bud sport of 'Unique')