Pink Treasure Rhododendron
Rhododendron kaempferi 'Pink Treasure'
SKU
40580
Huge trusses of stunning pink, pendulous flowers provide a spectacular show in the spring landscape. Compact, upright branches hold glossy dark green leaves that turn shades of red in the fall. Ideal in a dappled shade border or woodland setting. Evergreen in mild climates.
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Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | roh-do-DEN-dron |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 6 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures and shelter from drying winter winds. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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