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Rhododendron mucronulatum | Korean Rhododendron

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DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron mucronulatum is a deciduous rhododendron valued for its late-winter to early-spring bloom, often flowering on bare branches before the leaves unfold. Clusters of open, funnel-shaped blossoms appear in pink to purple tones, and some plants may also produce paler flowers that read nearly white. Fresh green foliage follows soon after flowering, keeping the shrub airy and seasonal rather than evergreen.

Native to Korea and parts of China, Russia, and Japan, this species was described in the 1800s and is widely grown for its dependable early display. The early bloom season makes it a useful garden marker of spring’s arrival, and the flowers are visited by emerging pollinators when few other shrubs are in flower.

DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron mucronulatum is a deciduous rhododendron valued for its late-winter to early-spring bloom, often flowering on bare branches before the leaves unfold. Clusters of open, funnel-shaped blossoms appear in pink to purple tones, and some plants may also produce paler flowers that read nearly white. Fresh green foliage follows soon after flowering, keeping the shrub airy and seasonal rather than evergreen.

Native to Korea and parts of China, Russia, and Japan, this species was described in the 1800s and is widely grown for its dependable early display. The early bloom season makes it a useful garden marker of spring’s arrival, and the flowers are visited by emerging pollinators when few other shrubs are in flower.

 

  • Family: Ericaceae
    Height: 4 to 8 ft
    Width: 4 to 8 ft
    Foliage color: Deciduous medium green leaves, turning yellow to red in fall
    Flower color: Pink to lilac/purple tones (sometimes white)
    Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
    Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low to moderate — prune lightly after flowering only if needed
    Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 7
    Wildlife attractors: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators, including hummingbirds

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