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Minnetonka Rhododenron
Rhododendron x 'Minnetonka' (H-1)
Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron
SKU #31419
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
SIZE:
Slow growing to 3-4 ft. tall, 4-5 ft. wide in ten years.
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| 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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| Bloom Time | Mid-spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Mid-spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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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.
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.