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.
For suitable alternatives, see this video created by Charlotte Glen as part of the Plants, Pests, and Pathogens series.
VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
- Profile Video:
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Pond and Stream
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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
