Mardi Gras Rhododendron

Plant in spring in acidic, moist, well-drained soil with afternoon shade protection. Mardi Gras produces attractive, bicolor flowers with festive pink and white tones in spring. Amend soil with peat or acidic compost if needed. Set the root ball at or just above grade, mulch 3–4 inches deep, and water well. Keep consistently moist through the first growing season.

Remove spent flower clusters after bloom to encourage next year's buds to develop. Feed with an acid fertilizer in early spring. Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season. Replenish mulch annually. The bicolor flowers of Mardi Gras provide a distinctive and festive spring display. A reliable, attractive rhododendron for woodland-style garden settings with properly acidic soil conditions.