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    Rhododendron brachycarpum

    Also Known As

    • Rhododendron brachycarpum var. brachycarpum

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-10'
    • W: 3'-10'

    planting zones

    • 6a-8b

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    Rhododendron brachycarpum plant details

    Rhododendron brachycarpum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and 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 brachycarpum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron brachycarpum

    USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Creamy white flowers are spotted with green and flushed with light pink. Oblong to oblong ovate leaves often do not develop tan indumentum until they are 5 years of age. (Subgenus Hymenthes, Subsect. Pontica)

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Pink flushed creamy white flowers.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron brachycarpum plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron brachycarpum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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