Buy Rhododendron 'Silver Skies'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

6b-8b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $26

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30 at Gossler Farms

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

15-18 inch | $70.5

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

18-24 inch | $80.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

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Rhododendron 'Silver Skies' plant details

Rhododendron 'Silver Skies' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring magenta 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Silver Skies'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Silver Skies'

USDA Zones: 6b - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

R. yakusimanum hybrid. The silver foliage is a highlight in spring. Later summer the narrow leaves turn deep green. The flowers are white with pink shadings.

By: Gossler Farms

Dark buds open to magenta pink edged flowers with yellow throats. Foliage has silver indumentum and tomentum.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Dark buds open to reveal magenta pink flowers with darker margins. Dark green foliage with indumentum. (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' x 'Medusa')