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    • Photo of Rhododendron orbiculare flower, foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators

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    Rhododendron orbiculare

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Rhododendron orbiculare plant details

    Rhododendron orbiculare is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron orbiculare

    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 orbiculare

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Even though no indumentum, this is one of the most beautiful rhododendrons for foliage. The round leaves are medium green with purple petioles. The rounded 6’ shrub has beautiful rich pink bell shaped flowers in April.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Compact, rounded habit. Well shaped. Bright green, almost round foliage. Flowers are 7-lobed to 21/2" long rose to rose pink in loose truss of 7 to 10.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron orbiculare plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron orbiculare

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

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