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Rhododendron auriculatum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'

planting zones

6b-8b

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Rhododendron auriculatum plant details

Rhododendron auriculatum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron auriculatum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, fragrant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron auriculatum

USDA Zones: 6b - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

White (occasionally pink) funnel-shaped, fragrant blooms in loose trusses. The leaves are oblong and up to 12 inches long! Grows to six feet in 10 years. Blooms in late spring. From China.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This is an exceptional plant for its very snowy white flowers that appear as late as August. It grows rather rapidly to make a large shrub with long good sized leaves, and often has a remarkably pleasant fragrance. (Subgenus Hymenthes, Subsect. Auricalata)