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Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 5'-6'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Rhododendron 'Peppermint Twist' plant details

Rhododendron 'Peppermint Twist' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Peppermint Twist'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Peppermint Twist'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Red buds open pink with a white throat and red spotting on the upper lobe. Trusses are composed of 12 flowers with 5 wavy-edged lobes.
Funnel-shaped flowers in trusses of 12 with 5 wavy-edged lobes begin as red buds, opening to pink with a white throat and red spotting on dorsal lobe. Blooms eventually fade to white. Delightful rhody that just looks lovely in the garden. (hyperythrum x 'Princess Elizebeth')

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Red in bud, opening to pink flowers with a white throat and a small area of red spotting on the dorsal lobe. Petals have wavy edges. Foliage is glossy green. Early-midseason bloom. Dense, rounded habit.

Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Peppermint Twist' plant

How to Grow Rhododendron 'Peppermint Twist'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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