Rhododendron leptocladon

Also Known As

Rhododendron lyi

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Rhododendron leptocladon plant details

Rhododendron leptocladon is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron leptocladon

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, easy-to-grow, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron leptocladon

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A newly introduced species. This forms an upright to fairly compact growing evergreen shrub. The large funnel-shaped flowers are rather unusual for this group in that the bright greenish-yellow color of the emerging flowers matures into a rich shade of pale yellow as they age. Very beautifully colored flowers. Easy with good drainage and quite hardy for a Maddenia. I have had it outside for many years in Seattle.

By: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

A most interesting foliage plant. The leaves are small and somewhat rounded with dense scales below and hairy around the edges. The white, with a yellow blotch, flowers are an attractive addition to a plant that is exceedingly rare. (RN, rn, Maddenia)