Rhododendron campanulatum ssp. aeruginosum

Also Known As

Rhododendron campanulatum var. aeruginosum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

6b-8b

More Options

Rhododendron campanulatum ssp. aeruginosum plant details

Rhododendron campanulatum ssp. aeruginosum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring lavender, pink and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. 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 campanulatum ssp. aeruginosum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender, pink and purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, foundation plant, indumentum, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron campanulatum ssp. aeruginosum

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

Of all the members of this genus, this plant is hands-down the most spectacular foliage plant. The striking glaucous metallic-blue leaves are complemented by an underside of orange-brown indumentums. Flowers vary from shades of pink, lilac and lavender with darker pigmented freckles.

By: Briggs Plant Propagators

Known for its superior fine dark green foliage, with great indumentum a little more fawn colored than others. Leaves open as silver green deepening during the summer to a soft blue. Flowers are a very pale lilac to white, with slight spotting.