Rhododendron 'Unique'
Unique Rhododendron
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. Large red flowers, does best in semishade. Small plant can produce flowers in fall, too.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring, Constant
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
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
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Hedge, 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.