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Also Known As

  • Rhododendron 'Widgeon'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

9-12 inch | $50.75

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Rhododendron 'Wigeon' plant details

Rhododendron 'Wigeon' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and red 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 water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Wigeon'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Wigeon'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small trusses in groups of 3-4 flowers are a reddish pink with red spotting on the dorsal lobe. One of Peter Cox's bird series hybrids. Also, incorrectly sold under the name of 'Widgeon'
Reddish-pink flowers with red spotted upper lobes.

Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Wigeon' plant

How to Grow Rhododendron 'Wigeon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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