Hellikki Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Hellikki' (H-1)
Dense evergreen shrub is a highly valued landscape ornamental. Large trusses of showy dark violet-red flowers appear on even young plants. Prefers cooler regions. Very effective as an accent.
| Key feature: | Spring Flowering |
| Plant types: | Shrub, Rhododendron |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Dense growing shrub to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant |
| Landscape use: | Hedge |
| Flower color: | Purplish-pink |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 1622 |
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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.
Dense evergreen shrub is a highly valued landscape ornamental. Large trusses of showy dark violet-red flowers appear on even young plants. Prefers cooler regions. Very effective as an 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.
| Key feature: | Spring Flowering |
| Plant types: | Shrub, Rhododendron |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Dense growing shrub to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant |
| Landscape use: | Hedge |
| Flower color: | Purplish-pink |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 1622 |
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