Holden rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Holden'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall5 to 8 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink
Attracts
Notes
'Holden' rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Holden') is a shrub for privacy hedges, accents, foundation plantings, and mass plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun and average to moist soil. Lightly fragrant pink flowers open in early to late spring and attract bees, and you can prune it after it blooms. It is not a favorite of rabbits, though hungry rabbits will eat almost anything. Glossy dark green leaves add winter interest.
Pairs well with Hinoki cypress, Wide Brim hosta, and Jacob’s ladder.