rhododendron
Rhododendron maddenii
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 6 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White flushed with purple
Notes
Rhododendron (Rhododendron maddenii) is an evergreen shrub for woodland gardens, shade borders, and fragrance near paths. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. White flowers flushed with purple open in late spring and early summer. The blooms are fragrant, and the plant reaches 3 to 6 feet tall and wide. Rabbits tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Sheep laurel, Korean rock fern, Persian violet, and Mountain dogwood.
Native range
Himalayas and Indochina.