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trefle.io · Taken May 18, 2019 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)
Ericaceae
Alpine-rose
Rhododendron ferrugineum
Also known as Alpine rhododendron, Rhododendron, Mountain rose, Chamaerhododendron ferrugineum
Zones 4–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Rhododendron · Alpine · Shrub · Evergreen · Acid-Loving · Mountain Plant · Part Shade · European Native · Flowering Shrub · Ericaceous
Pet-safeAttracts pollinators
In stock at 2 nurseriesStock updated 9/6/2026
Alpine-rose thrives in cool, partially shaded spots with acidic, humus-rich, well-draining soil — conditions that mimic its native Alpine habitat. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged, and avoid alkaline soils or lime. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect shallow roots from temperature extremes.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is evenly moist; avoid waterlogging · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 4–4.5
- Temperature
- -25°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 36 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Yugoslavia
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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