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Rhododendron protistum
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 7'-50'
- W: 7'-50'
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Rhododendron protistum plant details
Rhododendron protistum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white 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 protistum
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 7 FT - 50 FT - wide, 7 FT - 50 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
- Uses: border plant, rare, showy, woodland garden, year-round-interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron protistum
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
- Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Creamy white blushed rose flowers.
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How to Grow Rhododendron protistum
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Features
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-4'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - dappled shade
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - dappled shade
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