Cunningham's White Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Cunningham's White' (H-2)
Dense-growing evergreen shrub is a highly valued landscape ornamental. Large trusses of showy flowers are a beautiful contrast to the dark green leaves. Prefers cooler regions. Very effective as accent.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | roh-doh-DEN-dron HIB-rid |
| Key feature: | Spring Flowering |
| Plant types: | Shrub, Rhododendron |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 4 - 6, 15 - 17 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Hedge, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 0920 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Pruning time: spring after flowering.
Design Ideas
This white-flowering Rhodie is smallish and rounded; a perfect middle-of-the-border flowering shrub. Very dark foliage means it can be used as contrast for lighter variegated plants. Small stature is always a natural under oaks and older coniferous trees. Also perfect in the woodland understory and in wild gardens. Prim shape lends itself to foundation plantings, and compact form is suited to tidy entry plantings.
Dense-growing evergreen shrub is a highly valued landscape ornamental. Large trusses of showy flowers are a beautiful contrast to the dark green leaves. Prefers cooler regions. Very effective as accent.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Pruning time: spring after flowering.
Design Ideas
This white-flowering Rhodie is smallish and rounded; a perfect middle-of-the-border flowering shrub. Very dark foliage means it can be used as contrast for lighter variegated plants. Small stature is always a natural under oaks and older coniferous trees. Also perfect in the woodland understory and in wild gardens. Prim shape lends itself to foundation plantings, and compact form is suited to tidy entry plantings.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | roh-doh-DEN-dron HIB-rid |
| Key feature: | Spring Flowering |
| Plant types: | Shrub, Rhododendron |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 4 - 6, 15 - 17 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Hedge, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 0920 |
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