dahurian rhododendron
Rhododendron dauricum
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall4 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink to violet-pink
Garden uses
Notes
Dahurian rhododendron (Rhododendron dauricum) is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It stays evergreen and grows 48 to 72 inches tall and wide. Pink to violet-pink flowers open in early to mid spring. Rabbits tend to nibble other plants first.
Pairs well with Viburnum, Anglojap yew, Lady fern, and Hornbeam.
Native range
Eastern Siberia, Mongolia, northern China, and Japan.