Evergreen Shrub
This species rhododendron, prized for its foliage more so than the soft pink flowers that appear for a brief period in spring, forms a compact rounded evergreen shrub. The hairy underside on the leaves, called indumentum, is an attractive feature with an added benefit; it seems to be a deterrent to the rhododendron lace bug which is plaguing azaleas and rhodies in Pacific Northwest gardens. It's happiest in part sun situation with even moisture.
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Water Needs:
Average, Regular / Even
Size: 30 - 42 tall x 30 - 42 wide
Shape / Form:
Rounded
Foliage Texture:
Medium
Foliage Quality:
Medium
Features: Attracts Bees, Dwarf / Compact Plant, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Bronze / Copper,
Brown / Chocolate
Bloom Season:
Apr,
Spring
Landscape Uses:
Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant
Wildlife:
Bees, Deer Resistant
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Year-round Interest
Position / Role:
mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior:
Slow Growing
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Maintenance Level:
low
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Part Sun,
Filtered Sun,
Morning Sun
Zone:
7,
8,
9
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Year-round Interest,
Curb Appeal,
Small Space
Exposure:
Part Sun,
Filtered Sun,
Morning Sun,
Open Shade,
Part Shade
Zone:
7,
8,
9
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Year-round Interest,
Curb Appeal,
Small Space
Exposure:
Part Sun,
Filtered Sun,
Morning Sun,
Open Shade,
Part Shade
Zone:
7,
8
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Year-round Interest,
Curb Appeal
Exposure:
Filtered Sun,
Morning Sun,
Open Shade,
Part Shade
Zone:
7,
8
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Curb Appeal,
Small Space
Exposure:
Filtered Sun,
Morning Sun,
Open Shade,
Part Shade
Zone:
7,
8