Rhododendron lanigerum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

7b-9b

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Rhododendron lanigerum plant details

Rhododendron lanigerum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink, purple and red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron lanigerum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, purple and red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron lanigerum

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The flowers of this beautiful species emerge from the most amazing-looking large buds in early spring. The fuzzy overlapping scales of the floral buds are reminiscent of a small pineapple and provide a great show as they develop into a large rounded inflorescence of flowers (early spring) that range in color from pink to red or crimson with darker nectar pouches. These are grown from hand-pollinated seed produced here at the RSBG.