Yaku Princess Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Yaku Princess' (H-2)
SKU
01052
A dense, compactly branched low grower with showy pinkish white blooms that create a striking contrast against the deep olive green foliage. A low maintenance vigorous grower. A wonderful foundation plant or planted alone as a colorful accent. Evergreen.
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Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | roh-do-DEN-dron |
|---|---|
| Lore | Rhododendron was named and classified by Linnaeus who named it from the Greek for rose tree. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | Ideal planted in the middle of borders with other acid-loving shrubs, along house foundations or to soften the base of a fence. Great background for virtually all perennials and works well to cover ground beneath and behind a smaller accent tree. Also makes a good hedge when left to grow into its natural shape. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant