Buy Rhododendron 'Coastal Spice'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 4'

planting zones

8a-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $41

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30 at Gossler Farms

6-9 inches | $34.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

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Rhododendron 'Coastal Spice' plant details

Rhododendron 'Coastal Spice' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glossy 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 'Coastal Spice'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Coastal Spice'

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hybridized by the late Yachats gardener extraordinaire Jim Gerdeman. This maddenii hybrid has white flowers with pink and yellow markings. The March-April flowers are intensely fragrant. Hardy to 15º, so a great container plant.

By: Gossler Farms

Large, open-faced flowers with tones of vibrant pink on the outside and inside. Green, textured foliage with fuzzy undersides. A final compliment is a spicy fragrance. A nice hybrid by Jim Gerdeman of Yachats, Oregon.

By: Bloom River Gardens

One of the late Jim Gerdeman's hybrids. This hybrid has very sweetly scented flowers that are large white with pink and yellow markings.

By: Thompson's Nursery

PROVISIONAL This is hybrid by Jim Gerdeman of Yachats, Oregon. If ever there was a rhododendron that looked good enough to eat, this is it! From its dark green, light reflecting, textured foliage that is fuzzy underneath to its open faced, large flowers that are brushed with rich pink on the outside and white inside. 'Coastal Spice' is reminiscent of its R. edgeworthii grandparent. All this and a wonderful spicy fragrance too! ('Fragrantissum' x ?)