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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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Cold-hardy and reliable; protect shallow roots from heat and drought.

Sun Exposure
Part sun–part shade
Mature Height (ft)
3–6
Mature Width (ft)
3–6
Bloom Season
Early–mid spring
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Sun Exposure

Part sun–part shade

Growth Habit

Compact rounded

Mature Height (ft)

3–6

Mature Width (ft)

3–6

More growing details

Bloom Season

Early–mid spring

Bloom Color

Lavender-pink

Evergreen / Deciduous

Evergreen

Native Status

Hybrid

WNC Notes

Cold-hardy and reliable; protect shallow roots from heat and drought.

Drought Tolerance

Low

Wet-Soil Tolerance

Moderate

Deer Resistance

Moderate

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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 shadeJim Janke ↗ · CC BY 4.0
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