Solidarity Rhododendron

Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Solidarity' (H-2)

Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron
SKU #40610
5-8

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LIGHT: Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide.

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Description Stunning from the moment the buds burst open, with big, dome-shaped clusters of ruffled, three-inch flowers that open red, turn pink, then fade to a watercolor-clear tone with darker edges. Textured dark green foliage creates a compact, mounded form. A perfect garden accent or low hedge. Adapts to warm climates. Evergreen.
Bloom Time Mid-spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Hedge
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Dark Green
Companion Plants Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Care Instructions Provide well-drained, acidic soil, rich in organic matter. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Protect from harsh afternoon sun. 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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DescriptionStunning from the moment the buds burst open, with big, dome-shaped clusters of ruffled, three-inch flowers that open red, turn pink, then fade to a watercolor-clear tone with darker edges. Textured dark green foliage creates a compact, mounded form. A perfect garden accent or low hedge. Adapts to warm climates. Evergreen.
Bloom TimeMid-spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide well-drained, acidic soil, rich in organic matter. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Protect from harsh afternoon sun. 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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.