Bubblegum Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Bubblegum'
Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron
SKU #40587
| 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: 9
Your climate may be too warm for this plant
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Urban Earth 1051 N 35th St
Seattle, Washington 98103 -
City Peoples Garden Store - Cit40 2939 E. Madison
Seattle, Washington 98112 -
Lowe's 2700 Rainer Avenue South
Seattle, Washington 98144
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