Rhododendron grande, Silver Rhododendron
Rhododendron grande, Silver Rhododendron
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- USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7-ish
- Native Range: HImalayan mountains.
- Soil: Well drained, low pH.
- Light: Sun to bright shade. The plants are in 50% shade; it's too hot for them here to be in full sun.
- Height in the Garden: Up to 45' in the wild. In the garden? I don't know; probably won't reach its full potential. Can easily be maintained to your preferred height with judicious pruning.
- Attributes: Has silver abaxial leaf surfaces, new growth comes out maroon or pink. Formerly Rhododendron argenteum.
- Notes: R. grande is a beautiful species. It has sturdy foliage with silvery under-sides; my favorite characteristic of this species. The flowers are light colored sometimes tinged pink.
- Uses: Flowering specimen shrub to small tree.