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Rhododendron augustinii

Also Known As

Rhododendron augustinii f grandiflora
Rhododendron augustinii ssp. augustinii
Rhododendron augustinii var azureus
Rhododendron augustinii var yui
Rhododendron vilmorinianum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-20'
W: 6'-15'

planting zones

7b-9b

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Rhododendron augustinii plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron augustinii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron augustinii

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This species is a highlight east of my house in April. We have planted 3 different varieties 30' apart. The rich purple-blue flowers cover the 8' plants. Leaves are small and flowers are 1 ½ across.

By: Gossler Farms

Radiant blue flowers cover this plant in early spring. Long, dark green foliage. A bold upright plant that looks great against a wall. Old specimens can reach 10-12 feet so give it room to grow.

By: Bloom River Gardens

One of the finest and most popular of all species, with masses of attractive flowers ranging in color from blue-purple (the norm) to rose-pink and white. These are grown from seed collected in the wild from a population of plants with smaller leaves growing in a sunny drier habitat at what is probably the southern limit of the species. Easily grown in sun or shade and very floriferous. Great with white and pink flowered rhododendrons.

By: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Here is a worthy variety that will stand the sun. The smooth leaves, small, long, and dark green, have densely scaled undersides. It's a strong grower and flowers in abundance, a radiant blue color not to be forgotten. (RN, rn, Triflora)