Minnetonka Rhododenron
Rhododendron x 'Minnetonka' (H-1)
Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron
SKU #31419
| Description | A dense and spreading compact shrub with handsome dark green, glossy foliage. This hardy mid-season bloomer heralds spring with deep red-violet buds. Big clusters of light purple flowers with lighter centers and vivid orange-yellow spots on the lobes nearly cover the plant with gorgeous dome-shaped trusses. Ideal for smaller gardens in containers, shrub borders and informal hedges. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Blooms | Mid-spring |
| Mature Size | Slow growing to 3-4 ft. tall, 4-5 ft. wide in ten years. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Care | Easily grown in acidic, well-drained soils that include peat moss and humus-rich amendments. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Protect from harsh sun and wind. Prune only as needed to shape, immediately after flowering. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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 -
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Jersey City, NJ 07303 -
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Dickinson, ND 58601
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