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Rhododendron racemosum 'Rock Rose' | Rock Rose Small-leaved Rhododendron

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DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron racemosum ‘Rock Rose’ is an evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves in mid to dark green, often showing a paler, glaucous look beneath. In early spring, it flowers along the stems, producing widely funnel-shaped blooms in bright to medium pink that can appear from the leaf axils as well as near the tips. The flowers bring a clear flush of color while much of the garden is still waking up.

‘Rock Rose’ is a cultivated selection of the Chinese species Rhododendron racemosum, where it received an Award of Merit. It has also earned the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Its upright habit and early flowering make it useful in woodland-style borders and mixed rhododendron plantings.

DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron racemosum ‘Rock Rose’ is an evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves in mid to dark green, often showing a paler, glaucous look beneath. In early spring, it flowers along the stems, producing widely funnel-shaped blooms in bright to medium pink that can appear from the leaf axils as well as near the tips. The flowers bring a clear flush of color while much of the garden is still waking up.

‘Rock Rose’ is a cultivated selection of the Chinese species Rhododendron racemosum, where it received an Award of Merit. It has also earned the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Its upright habit and early flowering make it useful in woodland-style borders and mixed rhododendron plantings.

 

  • Family: Ericaceae
    Height: 2 to 4 ft
    Width: 2 to 4 ft
    Foliage color: Evergreen medium to dark green leaves
    Flower color: Bright to medium pink blooms
    Bloom time: Early spring
    Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low — little pruning needed beyond removing spent flowers
    Growing zone: USDA zones 7a to 8b
    Wildlife attractors: Fragrant shows of spring flowers attract pollinators; evergreen foliage provides year-round cover and shelter for small wildlife

    This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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