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Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'
W: 6'

planting zones

5b-8b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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9-12 inch | $40.75

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18-24 inches | $80.75

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Rhododendron 'Cynthia' plant details

Rhododendron 'Cynthia' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and red 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 'Cynthia'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Cynthia'

USDA Zones: 5b - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large, conical trusses of rose-crimson cover the foliage of this old standby. Adapts well to a variety of light and heat conditions. 'Cynthia' was the first rhododendron I gave my mother as a young boy working at Brechtbill's Nursery in Oregon.

By: Bloom River Gardens

An old favorite which is still one of the best for a strong growing, background plant. 'Cynthia' will produce a bounty of large, conical, rosy-crimson trusses. Sun and heat tolerant. (catawbiense x griffithianum)