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Shrubs & garden character · Western North Carolina field companion

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Whole shrub · Rhododendron
Whole shrub · Rhododendron◐ Part sun or part shadeCathy Dewitt ↗ · CC BY 4.0
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Bold flower color; acidic, well-drained soil.

Sun Exposure
Part shade
Mature Height (ft)
5–8
Mature Width (ft)
5–8
Bloom Season
late spring
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Sun Exposure

Part shade

Growth Habit

Upright evergreen shrub

Mature Height (ft)

5–8

Mature Width (ft)

5–8

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Bloom Season

late spring

Bloom Color

Red clusters

Evergreen / Deciduous

Evergreen

WNC Notes

Bold flower color; acidic, well-drained soil.

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Whole shrub · Rhododendron
Whole shrub · Rhododendron◐ Part sun or part shadeCathy Dewitt ↗ · CC BY 4.0
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Rhododendron · Botanical detail
Rhododendron · Botanical detail◐ Part sun or part shadeJerzy Opioła ↗ · CC BY-SA 3.0
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