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Rocket Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Rocket' (H-2)
Pronunciation: roh-do-DEN-dron
SKU #01007
Small evergreen shrub, highly valued for its showy flowers. Beautiful, frilly, deep-pink flowers create a stunning contrast against the dark green leaves. Prefers cooler regions. A wonderful accent plant.
LIGHT: Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing to 4-6 ft. tall and wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
| Design Ideas | This medium-sized bushy Rhododendron bears startlingly beautiful flowers. It should be used in shrub borders for color and ganged along foundations of the house to provide an attractive transition between structure and garden. Great background for virtually any planting, but best with contrasting foliage for interest when Rocket is out of bloom. Great hedge material for natural, unclipped barriers. Powerful enough to stand alone as a gorgeous single accent. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care Instructions | 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 | The genus Rhododendron is grouped into the heath family, Ericaceae which contains many acid soil loving species. Rhododendron was named and classified by Linnaeus who named it from the Greek for rose tree. This genus also contains shrubs commonly called azaleas within its 800 Rhododendron species and thousands of hybrids. The species are native to temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere but are most abundant in the Himalayas and other mountains of Asia, This hybrid was developed by Shammarello. One parent is 'Cunningham White', a hybrid of, R. caucasicum, which is native to the Caucasus of Eastern Europe. The other parent is R. catawbiense which is a native of southeastern United States with a range extending from Virginia to Georgia and Alabama. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This medium-sized bushy Rhododendron bears startlingly beautiful flowers. It should be used in shrub borders for color and ganged along foundations of the house to provide an attractive transition between structure and garden. Great background for virtually any planting, but best with contrasting foliage for interest when Rocket is out of bloom. Great hedge material for natural, unclipped barriers. Powerful enough to stand alone as a gorgeous single accent. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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History
| History | The genus Rhododendron is grouped into the heath family, Ericaceae which contains many acid soil loving species. Rhododendron was named and classified by Linnaeus who named it from the Greek for rose tree. This genus also contains shrubs commonly called azaleas within its 800 Rhododendron species and thousands of hybrids. The species are native to temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere but are most abundant in the Himalayas and other mountains of Asia, This hybrid was developed by Shammarello. One parent is 'Cunningham White', a hybrid of, R. caucasicum, which is native to the Caucasus of Eastern Europe. The other parent is R. catawbiense which is a native of southeastern United States with a range extending from Virginia to Georgia and Alabama. |
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