Rhododendron minus (r.carolinianum) rhododendron
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
0,5-1,5m
usual width
0,5-1,5m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-June
location
semi-shade to shade
USDA zone (lowest)
5b (down to -27°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Rhododendron minus (r.carolinianum) is a wild species of rhododendron from eastern parts of North America. The flowers are small, funnel-shaped, and usually lilac-pink and appear in profusion in June. Evergreen leaves are ovate to lance-shaped, partly glossy, mid green. The colour of flowers as well as leaf shape may vary with location. It grows slowly and very compact and dense. Suitable for an open site. The roots are shallow, spreading to sides in search for nutrients. Never plant them too deep. The soil has to be acidic, rich in humus, cool and always moist. Ideal soil mixture is peat with lime-free, light garden soil topped with leaf-mould. Use selective fertilizers for rhododendrons only. Hardy to min. -26°C (USDA zone 5b), possibly more.
Last update 11-02-2009.
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