Rhododendron 'Ken Janeck'

"Outstanding Qualities
The distinctive velvety foliage of this compact evergreen shrub is adorned with deep rose flower buds in May which open into trusses of rose colored blossoms which lighten to a pastel pink with a fern green flare on the upper lobes.

Culture Notes
This rhododendron is easy to grow in the Pacific Northwest. Plant it in rich well-drained or sandy soil in a location with full sun to light or open shade. Rhododendrons are shallow-rooted plants requiring regular watering during dry weather, perhaps more than once a week if growing in full sun. Faded flowers can be removed to give a cleaner look and new growth can be pinched to help make young plants bushier. Adult root weevils can chew on their leaves, but this is less of a problem on plants that receive more light and regular watering." —Courtesy Great Plant Picks