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Chionoides Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Chionoides' (H-2)
Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron
SKU #40566
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Reaches 4 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | A late to mid-season bloomer with large, rounded trusses, each holding a dozen or more clear white bell-shaped flowers with yellow dorsal blotches. The compact, dense form is wider than tall, with an excellent even growth habit. Exhibits good sun tolerance. Outstanding for use as an informal hedge or foundation plant. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | A ponticum hybrid. Breeder: Standish |
Details
| Description | A late to mid-season bloomer with large, rounded trusses, each holding a dozen or more clear white bell-shaped flowers with yellow dorsal blotches. The compact, dense form is wider than tall, with an excellent even growth habit. Exhibits good sun tolerance. Outstanding for use as an informal hedge or foundation plant. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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History
| History | A ponticum hybrid. Breeder: Standish |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.