Miyama™ Dolcemente Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Dolcemente' (H-3)

Sku #9532

A sweetly-colored, salmon-pink, ruffled rhododendron with a captivating yellow throat. An effective specimen for the landscape, with color to thrill in late spring and lush, deep green, glossy foliage that will provide interest throughout the year. Equally well-suited to mass plantings. Performs well in warmer locations.

Light Needs

Partial shade to full sun

Light Needs
Water Needs

Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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Detail

Key Feature

Spring Flowering

Light Needs

Partial shade to full sun

Landscape Uses

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Urban Garden

Watering Needs:Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Botanical Pronunciation:roh-doh-DEN-dron

Plant type:Shrub, Rhododendron

Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen

Growth rate:Moderate

Average landscape size:Reaches 4 ft. tall and 5 ft. wide.

Special features:Bird Friendly, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Year-round Interest

Foliage color:Green

Blooms:Late Spring

Flower color:Pink

Flower attributesShowy Flowers

Garden styleAsian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic

Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); 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. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.

History & Lore

History:

Hybridized by H. Hachmann, from Rhododendron 'Fred Wynniatt' x 'August' parentage.

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