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Rhododendron baileyi

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Rhododendron baileyi plant details

Rhododendron baileyi is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring purple and red flowers emerge. 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 baileyi

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron baileyi

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare and unusual species with attractively brown-scaly foliage and stunning deep red-purple flowers in late spring. A rarely offered alpine species from the high Himalaya. Excellent drainage required.

By: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Named after Lt. Col. F. M. Gailey, 1882 - 1967, a traveller in Tibet. It has rather small, dark green, shinny leaves and shallow saucer shaped red-purple to deep purple flowers. Upright and open growth habit. Is is found in S.E. Tibet, Bhutan, 8,000 to 13,000ft. (RN, rn, Baileya)