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Also Known As

Rhododendron hybrid 'Unique'
Rhododendron x 'Unique'
Unique Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6b-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Rhododendron 'Unique' plant details

Rhododendron 'Unique' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Unique'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, hedge, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Unique'

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hybridized in the early 1930's and still one of the all-time favorites. Its dense habit, attractive oblong leaves and early show of pink buds opening to a beautiful butter-cream flowers are hard to beat.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Broadleaved evergreen shrub with a dense, symmetrical habit and medium green foliage. Flower buds are initially pink-red, fading to apricot before opening in early to mid spring to tight clusters of ivory and pink flowers. By the end of the flowering season, blooms are nearly all white.

By: Garden World

Flower funnel-shaped, 2¾" across, creamy white faintly flushed pink, spotted crimson. Dome-shaped truss of about 14 flowers. Leaves oblong-ovate, about 3" long, thick, deep green. Dense, rounded, very attractive habit. Tolerates full sun but does best in filtered light.

By: Oregon Grown Tree Farm

Pink buds open to butter cream flowers, evergreen, prefers humusy soil, regular water. Zones 7-9

By: Lael's Moon Garden

'Unique' is unique! We really like its attractive, smooth, oblong leaves. They are so dense on the rounded plant that it becomes a thick mound of clover green. In the spring, the buds burst forth a bright pink which open to beautiful buttery cream flowers. Older plants become so covered with flowers that every leaf is hidden. (campylocarpum hybrid)