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Rhododendron 'Polar Bear'
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'-15'
- W: 6'-12'
planting zones
- 6b-9a
Rhododendron 'Polar Bear' plant details
Rhododendron 'Polar Bear' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white 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 'Polar Bear'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Polar Bear'
- 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
Large, fragrant, white flowers have a green throat. The vigorous heavy growth creates a large plant rapidly. Also great because its icy white flowers appear so late and have such a beautiful lily like aroma! (diaprepes x auriculatum)
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
Fragrant white flowers with a pale green throat.
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Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Polar Bear' plant
How to Grow Rhododendron 'Polar Bear'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - dappled shade
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