Rhododendron erosum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-12'
W: 5'-12'

planting zones

7b-9b

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Rhododendron erosum plant details

Rhododendron erosum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink 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 erosum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 12 FT - wide, 5 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron erosum

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

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Medium large foliage can be oval, oblong-oval or obovate, somewhat glabrous olive green with a covering of fawn colored indumentum underneath, which tends to flake off. Deep rose pink or crimson, funnel, bell-shaped flowers are to 10½" long and set in trusses of 12-15. Similar to R. barbatum, but has more rounded leaves. (HY, hy, Barbata)