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Yaku Prince Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Yaku Prince' (H-2)
Pronunciation: roh-do-DEN-dron
SKU #40611
LIGHT:
Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Deep pink buds open up to showy, strong pink blooms. As they age they develop a beautiful contrast of faded petals with darker pink markings. New foliage emerges silvery green, and matures to a crisp green with orange-yellow undersides. A well-branched form makes this an excellent choice for the landscape all year long. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); 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 | A Yak hybrid. |
Details
| Description | Deep pink buds open up to showy, strong pink blooms. As they age they develop a beautiful contrast of faded petals with darker pink markings. New foliage emerges silvery green, and matures to a crisp green with orange-yellow undersides. A well-branched form makes this an excellent choice for the landscape all year long. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); 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 | A Yak hybrid. |
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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.
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.