Hellikki Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Hellikki' (H-1)
SKU #01622
| Description | 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. |
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| Light | Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Dense growing shrub to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
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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