Photo courtesy of Spotswood Greenery
Photo courtesy of Spotswood Greenery
Photo courtesy of Spotswood Greenery
Rhododendron Holden's™ Pink
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Soft pastel pink flowers cover this shrub in spring, a quieter pink than the vivid selections and easier to place next to other colors. Rhododendron Holden's™ Pink grows 4 to 5 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide in part sun to part shade, hardy from Zone 5 through Zone 8.
The habit is compact and even, holding its shape without pruning.
The Holden's rhododendrons were selected for two things that matter more than flower color: bud hardiness that holds through Zone 5 winters, and foliage that resists the leaf spot and root troubles that shorten the life of many rhododendrons. They are sold under the WorryFree® label for that reason.
The large-leaf rhododendrons hold their foliage year-round rather than thinning like the small-leaved types. Below about 25 degrees the leaves droop and curl up, curling tighter the colder it gets, and they open again within hours once temperatures rise. It looks alarming the first winter and it is entirely normal, a water-conserving response rather than a sign of trouble.
Acidic soil is necessary, roughly pH 4.5 to 6.0, with good drainage and steady moisture. Mulch the shallow roots.
Height 4'- 5' Spread 4'- 6'
USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8
Lowest Temperatures -20°F to -10°F
Part sun to part shade - 3 to 6 hours of direct sun, or dappled light through the day
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