• slide
  • slide
  • slide
  • slide
  • slide
  • slide
  • slide
  • slide

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

Related Content

Upcoming Live Events
& Webinars


May 17, 2025
Ask the Plant Doctor Q&A
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI

May 18, 2025
Ask the Plant Doctor Q&A
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI

June 1, 2025
Growing, Harvesting & Preserving Favorite Italian Herbs for Food and Drink Demos
Festa Italiana-Cucina Showcase 
Milwaukee, WI 

June 4, 2025
FREE WEBINAR:
Attracting Hummingbirds

Register here

June 8, 2025
Selecting the Right Hydrangea
for Your Landscape

Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI

June 14, 2025
Houseplants 101
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI

June 20, 2025 (event 6/20-6/22)
Pollinator Celebration
Vino in the Valley
Maiden Rock, WI
Register here

WATCH ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Learn More

Book an Appearance

Learn More

Enter to Win

The Birds & Blooms' Ultimate Gardening Guide  

ENTER NOW