Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok'
- Phonetic Spelling
- roh-do-DEN-dron
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
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- Description
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Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok' is a compact evergreen flowering shrub. It has bright pink funnel shaped blooms. It grows best in acidic soils in a location with light shade. Typically, the maximum height and width this plant will grow is to about 7 feet (2.13 m) by 7 feet (2.13 m). Makes a great addition to a shady border, as a low hedge or an accent plant.
VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Rhododendron
- Family:
- Ericaceae
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Funnel
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Leathery
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Dark green leathery foliage.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Hedge
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses
