Rhododendron 'Molly Smith'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Rhododendron 'Molly Smith' plant details

Rhododendron 'Molly Smith' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze and green foliage. In spring orange and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Molly Smith'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Molly Smith'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perfect white trusses of funnel-shaped flowers open with a prominent blotch of orange. Leaves are dark green with brown indumentum.

By: Bloom River Gardens

White, funnel-shaped flowers have a prominent blotch of marigold-orange. The plant, which will be as wide as it is tall, has dark green leaves with grayish-brown indumentum. (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' x 'Mrs. Furnivall')