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    Rhododendron 'Whidbey Island'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 7'-12'
    • W: 7'-12'

    planting zones

    • 6b-9b

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    Rhododendron 'Whidbey Island' plant details

    Rhododendron 'Whidbey Island' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Whidbey Island'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 7 FT - 12 FT - wide, 7 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Whidbey Island'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This hybrid has bell-shaped flowers with 5 wavy edged lobes of heavy substance. The moderate purplish red buds open very light purple with narrow edging of vivid violet with a dark purple spot at base of throat and slight spotting near base of upper lobe. The ball shaped trusses are about 5" around, holding 22-24 moderately floriferous flowers. The dark green leaves are 8" long and 2" wide, with felt like hairy coating below. (niveum x rex)

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    A Rhododendron nivium hybrid, so it has a rich purple flower in spring. The foliage is 12" long, dark green, with tan to light brown indumentum.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Pale lavender edged with purple freckling.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Whidbey Island' plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron 'Whidbey Island'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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