rhododendron

Notes

Rhododendron (Rhododendron macabeanum) is a shrub for woodland gardens, shade borders, and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade. Yellow bell-shaped flowers open in early to late spring. Each truss holds up to 30 blooms in a large sphere, and the flowers are usually blotched with purple. The big leaves reach 15 inches long and have a light tan underside.

Pairs well with White bigleaf hydrangea, Mondo grass, and False shamrock.

Native range

Asia.