Rhododendron 'Roseum Pink'

Common Name: Roseum Pink Rhododendron

Scientific Name: Rhododendron hybrid (elepidote) 'Roseum Pink'

Zone: 4 to 8

Blossom Colour: Pale pink with light brown blotches

Flowering Type: Funnel-shaped flowers in rounded clusters; blooms in late May to mid-June

Summer Colour: Dark green, leathery foliage

Fall Colour: Evergreen; foliage remains dark green through fall and winter

Mature Height (ft): 6 to 8

Mature Spread (ft): 6 to 8

Exposure: Partial shade; tolerates full shade but benefits from protection from winter winds

Tree Type: Broadleaf evergreen shrub

Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy; prefers well-drained, acidic soil

Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants in early spring before new growth emerges

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