Minnetonka rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Minnetonka'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink
Attracts
Notes
'Minnetonka' rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Minnetonka') is a shrub for accents, foundation plantings, and understory spots. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun and average to moist soil. Pink spring flowers have yellow-green specks on the upper lobes and attract bees. Rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Prune it after flowering, and add mulch to keep the roots evenly moist.
Pairs well with Wide Brim hosta, Northwind switchgrass, and Climbing hydrangea.