Yaku Princess Rhododendron

Plant in spring in acidic, moist, well-drained soil with afternoon shade protection. Yaku Princess is a compact, Yakushimanum hybrid rhododendron with attractive, silvery new growth and light pink flowers that fade to white. Amend soil with peat or acidic compost if needed. Set root ball at or just above grade, mulch deeply, and water well.

Remove spent flower clusters after bloom. Feed with an acid fertilizer in early spring. Keep soil consistently moist. Replenish mulch annually. Yakushimanum hybrids like Yaku Princess are noted for their exceptional cold hardiness, compact habit, and beautiful silvery-indumentum on the leaf undersides. The lovely, soft-colored flowers and refined foliage make this one of the most ornamental compact rhododendrons available.