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    • Photo of Rhododendron praestans foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Rhododendron praestans

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-15'
    • W: 6'-15'

    planting zones

    • 8a-9b

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    Rhododendron praestans plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron praestans

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring
    Uses: big leaves, border plant, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron praestans

    USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The distinct foliage of this big-leaf is very attractive and cannot be confused with any other species. The flowers (early spring) are white to pink or magenta-rose, usually with spots and/or a blotch. Best in light shade and very hardy for a big-leaf. Grown from seed collected in the wild. Unique, shiny and “coppery” plastered indumentum on the lower surface of the leaves which have a broadly winged and tapering petiole. Highly recommended.

    By: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

    Magenta rose flowers.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron praestans plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron praestans

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • magenta

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Zones

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    Size

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