Rhododendron 'Vanilla Spice'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Rhododendron 'Vanilla Spice' plant details

Rhododendron 'Vanilla Spice' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream, pink and red 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 'Vanilla Spice'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Vanilla Spice'

USDA Zones: 7a - 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 flowers are a very light cream, edged with a soft pink, along with a prominent dark red blotch on the dorsal lobe. A large calyx on the back of the flowers almost give it a hose-in-hose appearance.

By: Bloom River Gardens

I taste parfait when I see this bloom! These wavy-edged flowers are the color of creamy custard, edged with a soft cherry preserve. A large custard calyx on the back of the flower gives substance to the trusses. Medium green foliage contrasts the colors in the flower very nicely. Plant is nicely rounded and dense. Spice up your landscape! ('Silk Ribbon' x 'White Cinnamon')