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Rhododendron williamsianum

Also Known As

Rhododendron williamsonianum
Williams Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 18"-60"
W: 24"-60"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Rhododendron williamsianum plant details

Rhododendron williamsianum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron williamsianum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 18 IN - 60 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron williamsianum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our plants are 20 years old and are 18”x 48” wide. The plants are so beautiful with their oval leaves. The new growth is bronze-purple changing to deep green. The large bell- shaped flowers are light pink in April.

By: Gossler Farms

Dainty, bell-shaped flowers appear singly or in small clusters atop a bed or nearly round dark green leaves. New foliage is a bright bronze on this choice little plant.

By: Bloom River Gardens

One of the finest, easiest and most attractive of all species. Rounded leaves, bronzy new growth and delicate rose, bell-shaped flowers on this form from the collection at Caerhays. Easy in sun or shade and relatively drought tolerant once established, this is one of the best and most ornamental of all species for general garden use.

By: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

This plant has beautiful pink flowers with a very showy red blotch. The top petal has an interesting 90 degree bend near its tip. This is probably an old English variety whose original name has been lost. It has also been sold as 'Springtime', which is an invalid name.