Rhododendron 'Pawhuska'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

6b-9a

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Rhododendron 'Pawhuska' plant details

Rhododendron 'Pawhuska' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. 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 'Pawhuska'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Pawhuska'

USDA Zones: 6b - 9a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ball-shaped trusses composed of 13 flowers reaching 3.5 inches, open white with narrow greenish-yellow flares on the dorsal lobe. Leaves reach 5 inches are dark green and glossy. 'Pawhuska' means "white hair" among the Osage people and the name fits this flower color perfectly.

By: Bloom River Gardens

In the language of the Osage, 'Pawhuska' means "white hair", and the name fits beautifully. Round, full trusses of very white flowers have a soft ray of yellow shooting out of the center and up the dorsal lobe. This hybrid was developed by Tom and Emma Bowhan of Eugene and it's showy! The foliage is large and glossy. (['Palmer' x 'Loderi King George'] x 'Madame Masson')