Buy Rhododendron 'Minnetonka'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 4'

planting zones

5a-8b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

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Rhododendron 'Minnetonka' plant details

Rhododendron 'Minnetonka' 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 'Minnetonka'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Minnetonka'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Red-purple flowers mature to light purple and have vivid yellow-green spotting on the upper lobe. Nicely shaped with strong branching.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A medium sized evergreen shrub with dense, dark green foliage. Lavender blooms with orange-yellow spots will almost completely cover the bush when in full bloom. Blooms midseason.

By: Garden World

This compact hybrid grows a bit wider than tall. The reddish-purple flowers fade to light purple and are spotted with a vivid yellow-green on the upper petal. (ponticum x unknown)