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Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke'

Anah Kruschke' Rhododendron

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Description

Rhododendrons vary in habit, flower color, size & tolerances but most are known for their vivid display of flowers in various colors in the early to mid Spring and large, leathery, medium green leaves on a plant 4-12' tall and almost as wide. Red/Purple flower blooms late Spring. Dark leaves medium size plant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Lavender, Purple, Violet

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Indoor, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.