Ken Janeck Rhododendron
Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Ken Janeck'
SKU
40607
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.
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Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower 3 ft. tall to 5 ft. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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