rhododendron
Rhododendron sinogrande
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size20 to 35 feet tall15 to 30 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Creamy white to pale yellow
Notes
Rhododendron (Rhododendron sinogrande) is a shrub. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average moisture. Its leaves are the largest of any rhododendron and can reach three feet long, and new foliage emerges shiny and copper-red. It sits low on the menu for rabbits. Protect it from winter cold snaps and keep it out of windy spots.
Pairs well with Oregon grape, Spice bush, Sedge, and Taro.
Native range
Asia.