Rhododendron 'New Century'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 4"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Rhododendron 'New Century' plant details

Rhododendron 'New Century' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'New Century'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'New Century'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Weston Nurseries introduction, New Century is a compact grower, with pale yellow (greenish yellow) blossoms. It holds its leaves for 3 years, rather than 2 like the other rhodies which makes the plants look fuller as the lower leaves stay an extra year. Grows to about 4' x 4" and is hardy to minus 15F. 1 gallon plants for spring shipping.

By: Avant Gardens

(catawbiense hybrid (pale yellow flowers) x [unnamed pale yellow hybrid x 'Bristol Cream']) The ball shaped trusses on this rhody have cream yellow flowers rimmed with deeper yellow ruffles. The dorsal lobe has a deeper yellow blotch and soft green streaks, topped off with a short calyx this is a delicious flower reminiscent of grandma's, farm fresh, whipped butter.