Buy Rhododendron 'First Date'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 4'

planting zones

7b-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

18-24 inch | $80.75

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Rhododendron 'First Date' plant details

Rhododendron 'First Date' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. 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 'First Date'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'First Date'

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
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

Small flowers similar to 'Ruth Lyons', but with darker, richer colors. Small, green, slightly twisted leaves along red stems forms an upright twiggy shrub. Introduced by plantsman Louis Mensing.

By: Bloom River Gardens

You'll fall in love with this sweet new hybrid from Louis Mensing. The flowers resemble 'Ruth Lyons', but are slightly more intense in color. Growth habit is upright and open, true to its davidsonianum parentage, but with smaller leaves. Very sweet!