Rhododendron 'Candycorn'

Also Known As

Rhododendron 'Candy Corn'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'
W: 3'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Rhododendron 'Candycorn' plant details

Rhododendron 'Candycorn' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring orange 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 'Candycorn'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Candycorn'

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 wonderful, bright combination of 3 colors beginning with orange at the edges cascading down with pink and then yellow and culminating with a dark purple blotch deep in the throat. All of this set atop a strongly branched plant with dark green leaves. Absolutely choice.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Scrumptious orange-yellow flowers resemble candycorn. The outsides of the petals and the picotee edge are peachy orange and the throat is mostly cream and yellow with red just above the stamens. A slow grower with a delightfully compact habit of attractive dark green foliage.