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Buy Rhododendron ririei

Also Known As

Rhododendron Rieri

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 30'
W: 15'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Rhododendron ririei plant details

Rhododendron ririei is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring purple 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron ririei

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 30 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, collector plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron ririei

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This species is always the earliest bloomer. Usually, in late January. The soft pink flowers appear on an upright growing shrub.

By: Gossler Farms

This large shrub or tree-form evergreen presents blooms that are distinctly colored bell-shaped flowers of purple and violet to tones of blue and rose in the early spring. This is an excellent selection for the collector's garden or landscape specimen.