Rhododendron genestierianum

Also Known As

Rhododendron genestieranum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-10'
W: 4'-10'

planting zones

8a-9b

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Rhododendron genestierianum plant details

Rhododendron genestierianum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring chocolate and purple 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 genestierianum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate and purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron genestierianum

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Foliage medium sized, generally four times as long as wide, smooth bright green, the underside very glaucous with scattered scales. Tubular, bell shaped flowers, only ½" long, in trusses of about 12, are a brownish plum purple, covered with a glaucous bloom. Not showy but very unusual and rare. (RN, rn, Genestieriana)