Buy Rhododendron diversipilosum 'Milky Way'

Also Known As

Milky Way Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $26

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30 at Gossler Farms

5-6 inch | $30.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

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Rhododendron diversipilosum 'Milky Way' plant details

Rhododendron diversipilosum 'Milky Way' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white 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, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron diversipilosum 'Milky Way'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron diversipilosum 'Milky Way'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Used to be Ledum groenlandicum. This small (18”) rhododendron has narrow small leaves that are dark green. In spring, the clusters of flowers are snow white. Very cute!

By: Gossler Farms

Rounded trusses appear in April and may contain up to 20 individual saucer-shaped flowers. Dark green leaves have woolly indumentum on the back. Has been found to tolerate cold, wetter soils than many other Rhododendrons.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Small, white, starry flowers blanket plant spring, evergreen, prefers humusy soil, regular water. Hardy to zone 5, (H1)

By: Lael's Moon Garden

A unique selection for the early-mid spring garden. As the name suggests, the branches of this compact Lepidote Rhododendron are laden with clusters of starry white flowers in April. The small dark evergreen foliage, which has a brownish indumentum, is an attribute as is its compact 3' x 5' habit. Prefers a lot of sun in a moist yet well drained soil. Formerly classified as Ledum palustre.

By: Avant Gardens

Labrador Tea. Formerly a Ledum and now all Ledum are Rhododendrons. This is by far the best form of the species with compound trusses composed of 6-7 smaller trusses with each truss packed with up to 20 small white flowers. Rock hardy and a handsome evergreen.

By: Far Reaches Farm

This plant is aptly named, for when it blooms in early spring, it is blanketed with what appear to be a million white stars. The distinctive foliage is small and hairy. 'Milky Way' used to be classified in the genus Ledum, which has now been lumped with Rhododendron. By whatever name, you'll be glad to get to know it. Lepidote.