Bollywood Variegated Rhododendron
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Bollywood Variegated Rhododendron |
Botanical Name | Rhododendron x 'Bollywood' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Broadleaf Evergreen |
Mature Height | 2 to 3 ft |
Mature Width | 2 to 3 ft |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Bloom Color | Red-pink |
Bloom Interest | Showy |
Bloom Period | April to May |
Seasonal Interest | Spring, Winter |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | EverGreen |
Attributes | Rabbit Resistant |
Attracts Butterflies | No |
Attracts Birds | No |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 9 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Moderate |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Waterlogging the roots can kill even for a short time. Be sure the soil drains well. Established plant need at least 1" of rain per week. Water slow and deep when dry. Reduce water to harden off about a month before the expected first frost. After a f |
Fertilize Notes | Fertilize just after blooms fade. Mulch plants and use a commercial azalea/rhododendron food. Use the lowest dose on the label. Slow-release acid-forming fertilizers are another alternative. |
Prune Notes | Prune dead flowers about 1/2 inch above emerging growth. |