Rhododendron 'Bubblegum'

Also Known As

Rhododendron 'Bubble Gum'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Rhododendron 'Bubblegum' plant details

Rhododendron 'Bubblegum' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. 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. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Bubblegum'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Bubblegum'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Truly a "bubble-gum" pink. As a polyploid expect larger flowers and more substantial foliage.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Break out your "Bazooka" these flowers are that pink! This cultivar is a polyploid form that means expect larger flowers more substantial foliage, and yes a better plant! We think this is destined to become one of the most popular lepidotes we carry. ('Weston's Aglo' polyploid)

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A polyploid version of the tried and true standard 'Weston's Aglo'. 'Bubblegum' has larger flowers than it's predecessor that make a terrific show against the more substantial foliage. Still as hardy and more showy, we hope that 'Bubblegum' will become a standard in commercial production of lepidote rhododendrons. Lepidote.