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Buy Rhododendron 'Dame Nellie Melba'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'
W: 6'

planting zones

7a-8b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Rhododendron 'Dame Nellie Melba' plant details

Rhododendron 'Dame Nellie Melba' 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 'Dame Nellie Melba'

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 'Dame Nellie Melba'

USDA Zones: 7a - 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 trusses composed of 11-13 bright pink flowers with crimson dots. Glossy green foliage adds to this vigorous growing plant. Named after the famous Australian opera singer.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A large-grower, flowers are bright pink with crimson dots in conical trusses of about 12. Glossy green foliage is an added bonus to this vigorous, bushy plant. Named after the famous Australian opera singer, this beautiful plant will have you singing too! ('Standishii' x arboreum)