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Checkmate Rhododendron

Rhododendron x 'Checkmate'

Sku #40573

Slow growing, dwarf cultivar of PJM rhododendron. Small lavender-pink flowers in early spring. Foliage turns dark mahogany in winter. Performs in sun with some afternoon shade, and will tolerate winter winds. Useful for smaller landscapes where space is limited.

  • Light Needs
    Partial sun

    Light Needs

  • Water Needs
    Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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Key Feature
Spring Flowering
Light Needs
Partial sun
Landscape Uses
Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden
Watering Needs:Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Botanical Pronunciation:roh-do-DEN-dron
Plant type:Shrub, Rhododendron
Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
Growth habit:Rounded
Growth rate:Slow
Average landscape size:Slow grower 2 ft. tall and wide.
Special features:Compact Form, Dwarf Plant, Gift Plant, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Burgundy
Blooms:Early Spring
Flower color:Purplish-pink
Flower attributesShowy Flowers
Garden styleAsian/Zen
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Eastern Snowball (Viburnum); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Care
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Shelter from harsh sun, particularly in hot summer areas. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 8

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