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    Rhododendron wiltonii

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 6b-9b

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    Rhododendron wiltonii plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron wiltonii

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron wiltonii

    USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the best textural foliage species. Leaves like old walrus hide luggage. We were very fortunate to see this choice species on Wawu Shan in Sichuan where it was growing on the summit of this sacred isolated limestone mountain at about 9600'. Light pink to white flowers.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Young growth is clothed with greenish-white felt. Leaves to 5" long are oblong-lance-shaped, the tops shiny and wrinkled. Flowers to 1 1/2" long are bell shaped or funnel bell-shaped, white or white blushed pink, held in trusses up to 10.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    White to pink flowers with crimson spotting.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron wiltonii plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron wiltonii

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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