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Rhododendron Rhododendron (PJM Group)

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Description

Evergreen or deciduous shrub in the Ericaceae family. Exceptionally winter hardy; protect from strong winds; does not like wet feet. Rhododendrons and azaleas are acid loving plants meaning that the soil needs to be slightly acidic to optimize growing conditions. It makes a great informal hedge plant.  This is an underrated plant that is a wildly available in the nursery trade and would make an excellent addition to any landscape. 

Seasons of Interest:

Foliage: Winter, purple Bloom: Spring, April

Form:  Loose, upright

Wildlife Value: Tolerates damage by rabbits. Members of the genus Rhododendron support the following specialized bee: Andrena (Andrena) cornelli.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  Rhododendrons are susceptible to insect and disease problems.  Insect problems include aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips and whitefly.  Diseases includ canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, and powdery mildew.  Full sun can scortch the leaves and the roots rot if soil does not drain well.   A healthy plant in the right place with proper maintenance should have few problems.

More information on Rhododendron.

Cultivars / Varieties:
  • 'Aglo' - pink
  • 'Landmark' - near red
  • 'Olga' - pink
  • 'Pink Diamond'
  • 'PJM'
  • 'PJM Compact'
  • 'PJM Elite'
  • 'PJM Regal'
Tags:
#bees#evergreen#hardy#showy flowers#wildlife plant#showy#shade tolerant#native bees#winter interest#rabbit resistant#broadleaf#dappled shade#hedges#specialized bees
 
Rhododendron (PJM Group)
Flower cluster with foliage weretable CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
PJM Rhododendron Weston's Pink Diamond
Weston's 'Pink Diamond', garden setting Peter Albrecht CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • 'Aglo' - pink
  • 'Landmark' - near red
  • 'Olga' - pink
  • 'Pink Diamond'
  • 'PJM'
  • 'PJM Compact'
  • 'PJM Elite'
  • 'PJM Regal'
Tags:
#bees#evergreen#hardy#showy flowers#wildlife plant#showy#shade tolerant#native bees#winter interest#rabbit resistant#broadleaf#dappled shade#hedges#specialized bees
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Rhododendron
    Family:
    Ericaceae
    Wildlife Value:
    Tolerates damage by rabbits. Members of the genus Rhododendron support the following specialized bee: Andrena (Andrena) cornelli.
    Dimensions:
    Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 7 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Shrub
    Texture:
    Coarse
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    High Organic Matter
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Usda Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Purple/Lavender
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Description:
    Showy clusters of lavender, pink or rose flowers
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Leathery
    Leaf Shape:
    Elliptical
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Elliptic, hairless, leathery, dark green leaves (to 2.5” long); foliage acquires purple tones in winter.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Theme:
    Winter Garden
    Design Feature:
    Hedge
    Attracts:
    Specialized Bees
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Rabbits