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    Also Known As

    • Rhododendron 'Cheiranthifolium'
    • Rhododendron 'Ponticum Variegatum'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 5b-9b

    6-9 inch | $36

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    Rhododendron ponticum 'Variegatum' plant details

    Rhododendron ponticum 'Variegatum' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue, variegated and white foliage. In spring lavender and pink 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 ponticum 'Variegatum'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, variegated and white
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, foundation plant, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron ponticum 'Variegatum'

    USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Wide funnel-shaped flowers are dark red-purple held in trusses of 10-15. Narrow leaves, sometimes 9-inches long, are dark glossy green.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Orchid-pink to lavender flowers.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron ponticum 'Variegatum' plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron ponticum 'Variegatum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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