Divine Rhododendron is a dense evergreen shrub that is part of the Southgate Series that is noted for its disease resistance. Divine has soft pink buds that open to white ruffled flowers with purple-pink flecks that bloom in early spring and dark green foliage with no fall color. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
R. 'Janet Blair' x R. hyperythrum Hybrid |
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Height: |
4' - 5' |
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Spread: |
4’ - 5' |
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Spacing: |
4.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Mulch in winter. Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Pieris, Hydrangea
