Description
Rhododendron 'Yaku Prince' (Botanical Name: Rhododendron yakushimanum Prince) is an exquisite evergreen shrub celebrated for its compact mounding habit and stunning floral display. In late spring, it blooms profusely with clusters of lavender-pink trumpet-shaped flowers, gradually fading to a light pink with striking red spots and blotches at the branch tips. The olive green foliage with tan undersides remains vibrant throughout the winter, offering year-round interest.
Perfect for small spaces, Rhododendron 'Yaku Prince' thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires cool, well-drained, highly acidic, and organic soil to flourish. With a mature height of 3 feet and a width of 4 feet, this compact shrub is ideal for adding elegance and charm to gardens, borders, or containers. It’s a low-maintenance shrub that requires minimal care, making it a great addition for any landscape in zones 5 to 8.
Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Rhododendron Yakushimanum Prince
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: keep soil moist, but not soggy
Soil: cool, highly acidic, organic, well draining soil
Zone: 5 – 8
Plant Shape: mounding
Plant Type: evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (3'), width (4')
Blooming Season: spring
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