Rhododendron 'Bubblegum' has larger flowers than it’s predecessor and makes a terrific show.
Description:
Rhododendron 'Bubblegum' is a a polyploid version of the tried and true standard ‘Weston’s Aglo’. ‘Bubblegum’ has larger flowers than it’s predecessor and makes a terrific show against the more substantial foliage. As hardy and more showy. Showy reddish stems and a dense backdrop of small deep green leaves that turn bronze over the winter months. A low, compact evergreen that is a perfect foreground for larger flowering shrubs. Works well for containers.
Common Name: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae (The Heath Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-8
Light: Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Moist
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Sea level to ca. 5000 m, coniferous and broadleaved woodlands, temperate & tropical rain forests
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Miscellaneous - Garden Origin
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