Rhododendron 'Swamp Beauty'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Rhododendron 'Swamp Beauty' plant details

Rhododendron 'Swamp Beauty' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Swamp Beauty'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Swamp Beauty'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The first question asked is where did this name come from? Jim Elliott, who is known for his imaginative plant names, has a wet spot he calls the "swamp" in the back of his property. Along the edge of it he has some of his seedlings planted and over the years one plant became a beauty. You guessed it, this is 'Swamp Beauty'! The flowers begin as large, magnolia purple buds which open to heavenly deep rose-pink with a maroon blotch. The blotch is solid in the throat, flaring to spots on the upper petal. Wow!! The foliage is medium fir green on a vigorous and well clothed plant. ('Purple Splendour' x 'Loderi Superlative')