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    Rhododendron protistum var. giganteum

    Also Known As

    • Rhododendron giganteum

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-50'
    • W: 6'-50'

    planting zones

    • 8b-9b

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    Rhododendron protistum var. giganteum plant details

    Rhododendron protistum var. giganteum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron protistum var. giganteum

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 50 FT - wide, 6 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron protistum var. giganteum

    USDA Zones: 8b - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the largest of all rhododendrons, this big-leaf species has immense leaves and flowers. The latter are rose to crimson-purple, appearing in late winter to early spring. Grown from seed collected in the wild. The real thing, forms a large tree eventually.

    By: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

    Pale rose to crimson purple flowers.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron protistum var. giganteum plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron protistum var. giganteum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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