Rhododendron hunnewellianum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 5'

planting zones

7b-9b

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Rhododendron hunnewellianum plant details

Rhododendron hunnewellianum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron hunnewellianum

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron hunnewellianum

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Two-inch flowers are widely companulate and are white with a pink overlay. Very narrow, oblong leaves covered with dense white or gray hairs beneath.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This shrub becomes a small tree at maturity. It has medium to large, very narrow oblong leaves glabrous above and covered with dense white or gray hairs on the undersides. The 2" flowers bloom 5-8 to a truss and are white, tinged pink, spotted inside with pink. (HY, hy, Argyrophylla)