Description
Rhododendron 'Yaku Princess' (Botanical Name: Rhododendron yakushimanum Princess) is a splendid evergreen shrub that brings charm and elegance to any garden border. In mid-spring, it blooms with stunning clusters of white trumpet-shaped flowers, starting as pink buds, and adds a striking contrast to its dark green evergreen foliage. With a mature height of about 3 feet and a spread of 4 feet, this compact shrub thrives in well-drained, highly acidic, and organic soil, making the addition of peat moss during planting essential.
This slow-growing shrub is ideal for gardens, borders, or containers, where it serves as a focal point. It requires full sun to partial shade and evenly moist, well-drained soil. Yaku Princess Rhododendron is well-suited for zones 6 to 8 and can live for over 50 years with proper care, ensuring long-lasting beauty and elegance for any landscape.
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 Princess
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: keep soil moist, but not soggy
Soil: highly acidic, organic, well draining soil
Zone: 6 – 8
Plant Shape: mounding
Plant Type: evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (3'), width (4')
Blooming Season: spring
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