Cherry Cheesecake Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Cherry Cheesecake'
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | roh-do-DEN-dron |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | Unique flowers are eye-catching standout in any garden. Use this shrub as an accent for a single-color focal point. Also great for adding pizazz to lackluster plantings. Dense growth is ideal for cover-ups, privacy screens, along fences and to cloak footings of bare walls. Perfect for background just about anywhere in the garden. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Accent, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dense Habit, Easy Care, Gift Plant, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures and shelter from drying winter winds. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-7
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant