Rhododendron 'Kalinka'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5a-9a

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Rhododendron 'Kalinka' plant details

Rhododendron 'Kalinka' 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 'Kalinka'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Kalinka'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
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

Bright red buds open medium rose with darker edging and pale pink centers. Dense, glossy foliage with brown indumentum from its "yak" parent.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Glossy foliage with brown indumentum on a dense, mounding plant provide the perfect background for bright red buds. The buds then open to flowers of medium rose with pale pink centers and darker rims. The flowers are marked with moderate yellow-green. ('Morgenrot' x ['Mars' x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'])