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Ken Janeck Rhododendron

Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Ken Janeck'

SKU #40607
5-9

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LIGHT: Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate grower 3 ft. tall to 5 ft. wide.

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Description Large trusses of pink blooms with darker pink edges; attractive fuzzy white terminal buds. Thick, leathery, dark green foliage with velvety, tan undersides. Effective in groups.
Bloom Time Spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Hedge
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Care Instructions 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.
Details
DescriptionLarge trusses of pink blooms with darker pink edges; attractive fuzzy white terminal buds. Thick, leathery, dark green foliage with velvety, tan undersides. Effective in groups.
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseHedge
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Care
Care InstructionsFollow 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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ken Janeck Rhododendron produce flowers?
Spring
Is Ken Janeck Rhododendron evergreen or deciduous?
Ken Janeck Rhododendron is Evergreen.
How fast does Ken Janeck Rhododendron grow?
Ken Janeck Rhododendron has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Ken Janeck Rhododendron in my landscape?
Ken Janeck Rhododendron is suitable for: Hedge.
What color are Ken Janeck Rhododendron flowers?
Ken Janeck Rhododendron produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Ken Janeck Rhododendron?
Ken Janeck Rhododendron has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Ken Janeck Rhododendron?
Good companion plants for Ken Janeck Rhododendron include: Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera).
How do I care for Ken Janeck Rhododendron?
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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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.