Buy Rhododendron 'Gordon Jones'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

6b-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Rhododendron 'Gordon Jones' plant details

Rhododendron 'Gordon Jones' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring lavender, pink, red and white 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 'Gordon Jones'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: lavender, pink, red and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Gordon Jones'

USDA Zones: 6b - 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

Though the purple-pink buds open to a very pale purple it soon fades to white, hence the primary color is stated white. Prominent dark red spotting in the upper lobes. Glossy, oblong foliage similar to its "yak" parentage.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Strong purplish pink buds open to very pale purple flowers then fade to white. Upper petals have prominent dark red spotting. This compact yakushimanum hybrid has silvery new growth and glossy oblong foliage. ('Sappho' x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum Exbury form)