Buy Rhododendron 'Mardi Gras'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

7a-9b

18-24 inch | $80.75

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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

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

2 gallon bagged root ball | $56

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30 at Gossler Farms

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Rhododendron 'Mardi Gras' plant details

Rhododendron 'Mardi Gras' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze, green and white foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy 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 'Mardi Gras'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Mardi Gras'

USDA Zones: 7a - 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

3'-4' plant with pink flowers. The foliage is dark green and has thick substance with a nice coating of indumentum.

By: Gossler Farms

Flowers open in stages so one is treated to a color display of dark to light pink flower buds and the snowy white flowers, some with light pink highlights. Dark green pointed leaves have indumentum underneath and take most cold winters in stride.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This is an absolutely superb rhododendron. The indumentum on the leaves and buds make it one of the nicest looking foliage plants you will see. You will see this even in cold climates where rhododendrons look a bit unhappy in the winter. It flowers from bright pink buds which burst open to pristine white. What a glorious sight this plant is, both in and out of flower. A first class rhododendron. (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' x 'Vanessa')

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

An outstanding selection with strong purplish-pink, ruffled flowers that fade to white and deep green leaves, covered beneath with reddish-brown indumentum (an indication of its R. yakushimanum parentage). According to reports from customers, this handsome shrub is hardier than its ARS rating. It's also heat tolerant. Midseason bloom. Dome-shaped habit.