Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Rhododendron macrophyllum flower, foliage, form by Gary Battel

    Photo by Gary Battel

    This work has been released into the public domain by its author.

    Show all photos

    Rhododendron macrophyllum

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 12'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    More Options

    Rhododendron macrophyllum plant details

    Rhododendron macrophyllum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink 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 macrophyllum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 FT wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron macrophyllum

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Our native rhododendron has broadly campanulate, pink to rosy purple, occasionally white, flowers spotted yellow. The truss holds 10-20 flowers. The leaves are oblong to elliptic and up to nine inches long. Grows to five feet in 10 years. Blooms in mid to late spring. From western North America: British Columbia to California.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    This species is the state flower of Washington, and among the finest of PNW natives. Large pink blooms cover this alluring, evergreen shrub in May, and can only be described as spectacular. S-PSh/M/Acid

    By: Forestfarm

    Blooms: spring, pink to rose purple/ evergreen foliage Zone 7-9. 5'-10', PNW, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Our State Flower and native Rhododendron. 'Nuff said.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Smooth dark green leaves are lanced-shaped with pale underside. Bell shape flowers held in dome shape trusses of 20 or more. Colors range from rose purple, to pink shades and white.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron macrophyllum plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron macrophyllum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    See other plant types of Rhododendron for your garden

    Rhododendron 'Fabia' x bureavii

    aka Rhododendron bureavii x 'Fabia', Rhododendron fabia x bureavii

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Rhododendron 'Fabia' x bureavii flower by Wendy Cutler
    View Plant

    Rhododendron aberconwayi

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Rhododendron aberconwayi flower by Thompson's Nursery
    View Plant

    More Options

    Rhododendron alutaceum var. iodes

    aka Rhododendron 'Iodes'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Rhododendron alutaceum var. iodes by plant lust
    View Plant

    More Options

    Rhododendron argyrophyllum ssp. nankingense 'Chinese Silver'

    aka Rhododendron argyrophyllum 'Chinese Silver', Rhododendron argyrophyllum var. nankingense 'Chinese Silver'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12'-14'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Rhododendron argyrophyllum ssp. nankingense 'Chinese Silver' form by plant lust
    View Plant

    More Options

    Rhododendron bureavii 'Lem' x pronum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Rhododendron bureavii 'Lem' x pronum foliage by Patricia Cunningham
    View Plant
    +2111 more Rhododendron
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved