Rhododendron pachypodum, Madden Rhododendron
Rhododendron pachypodum, Madden Rhododendron
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- USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8 to 9. Mine grow well enough here in 9a-ish where there is snow and hard frost. Hardiness depends on the clone.
- Native Range: Southeast to East Asia.
- Soil: Well drained, low pH.
- Light: Light shade, morning sun.
- Height in the Garden: 8'
- Attributes: Madden group Rhododendrons typically have medium to large white to light colored, highly fragrant flowers. The leaves are lepidote and the plant has a moderately dense structure. Flowers come out in spring and are an absolute treasure.
- Notes: I never used to like Rhododendrons for some reason, then I was introduced to the Madden group. Now I am an incurable rhodie addict. The Maddens, and the Tsutsusi group, though there are many species to love. R. pachypodum is not readily available or widely cultivated. My plants are flowering size/age.
- Uses: Specimen shrub, flowering shrub.