Bubblegum Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Bubblegum'
Description | Trusses of bubblegum pink, lightly scented flowers explode in spring, offset by showy reddish stems and a dense backdrop of small deep green leaves that turn bronze over the winter months. A low, compact evergreen that is a perfect foreground for larger flowering shrubs. Works well for containers. |
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Light | Partial sun |
Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
Blooms | Spring |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Holly (Ilex); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Astilbe (Astilbe); Camellia (Camellia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
Care | 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 and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
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Lowe's 1000 Ne Wood Village Boulevard
Wood Village, Oregon 97060 -
Tony's Garden Center - Damascus 23950 Se Highway 212
Damascus, Oregon 97089 -
Lowe's 18801 Se Mill Plain Blvd.
Vancouver, Washington 98683
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