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Rhododendron 'Rosewine'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 8a-9b

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Rhododendron 'Rosewine' plant details

Rhododendron 'Rosewine' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring magenta, pink and purple 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 water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Rosewine'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Rosewine'

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wavy-edged red plum margins with white in the throat soften to purple-pink as they age, highlighted with a green-yellow blotch on the upper lobe.
Deepest claret colored buds open wavy edged and white inside with red plum margins. Deep colors soften to purplish pink as flowers age. Dorsal lobe has a green-yellow blotch on it. Very rose very wine! ('Independence Day' x 'Plum High')

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Jim Barlup.

Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Rosewine' plant

How to Grow Rhododendron 'Rosewine'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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