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    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)

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Short tubular bell shaped brownish-plum-purple flowers.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron genestierianum plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron genestierianum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • chocolate

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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