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    • Photo of Rhododendron 'Tortoiseshell Wonder' flower by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 5'-6'

    planting zones

    • 6b-9a

    9-12 inch | $40.75

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    Rhododendron 'Tortoiseshell Wonder' plant details

    Rhododendron 'Tortoiseshell Wonder' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring orange, pink and salmon flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 'Tortoiseshell Wonder'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange, pink and salmon blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Tortoiseshell Wonder'

    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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Gorgeous salmon-pink with orange-salmon in the throat makes for a stunning color combination. A superb hybrid from England.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Beautiful orange-salmon and salmon-pink combination on this superb hybrid imported from England. ('Goldsworth Orange' x griersonianum)

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Lustrous orange-salmon to salmon-pink tones.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Tortoiseshell Wonder' plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron 'Tortoiseshell Wonder'

    • 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

      • pink
      • orange
      • salmon

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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