Melinda Myers

Rhododendron

Botanical Name

Rhododendron

Max Zone

8

Height

3 to 6 feet

Width

3 to 6 feet

Flowers

Spring: bell and funnel shaped; pinks, lavender, oranges, yellow, white, purples

Light

Full (morning) sun to part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained, acidic

Planting & Care

• Transplant as balled and burlap or container
• Protect from winter wind and sun

Problems

Root rot, powdery mildew, black vine weevil, spider mites, scale

Varieties

• PJM Compacta - hardy to -25°, 4 feet, bright lavender-pink flowers
• Lights Series - hybrid azaleas from the University of Minnesota, 3 to 6 feet tall and wide, bred for hardiness, May flowers of yellows, salmon, orange, pinks, white, purple