Rhododendron beesianum

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

6b-8b

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Rhododendron beesianum plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron beesianum

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron beesianum

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

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This lovely plant boasts a flower 2½" long in trusses of 10-12 which are rose colored or white, sometimes having a crimson blotch and spotting. These striking flowers are accented by leaves that can reach 12" long and are oblong lanceolate or oblanceolate with smooth dark green tops and thinly coated, whitish fawn or brown indumentum under sides (Subgenus Hymenthes, Subsect. Taliensia)