Rhododendron falconeri

Also Known As

Rhododendron falconeri var. falconeri

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 10'-30'
W: 10'-30'

planting zones

7b-9b

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Rhododendron falconeri plant details

Rhododendron falconeri is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with chocolate and green foliage. In spring cream, purple, white and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron falconeri

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen chocolate and green
Mature size: 10 FT - 30 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: cream, purple, white and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, distinctive bark, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron falconeri

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

A magnificent large shrub or small tree with smooth, flaking bark. The large, rugose leaves have a thick reddish-brown indumentum on the lower surface. Very large and long-lasting white to cream or pale yellow flowers with a purple blotch in mid-spring. From seed collected in the wild. All-around, one of the most ornamental species in the genus.

By: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

This plant, with handsome red-brown flaking bark, can grow to 40-50'. Matte green wrinkled foliage is huge, sometimes to 12" X 10",layered withrusty brown indumentum on the underside. Large tight trusses hold 20 to 25 blooms, each to 2 1/2"long. Flowers are a swollen bell shape, and range from white to creamy white, to pale or deep yellow, occasionally to pink, with a purple blotch. (Hy, hy, Falconera)