Rhodora
Rhododendron canadense
Rhodora is a stunning native deciduous shrub of northeastern North America, renowned for its vivid rose-purple flowers that burst open in early spring before the leaves emerge. It requires acidic, consistently moist to boggy soil and partial shade, making it ideal for rain gardens, bog edges, or woodland borders. Provide an acidic mulch such as pine bark to retain moisture and maintain soil pH, and enjoy near-effortless seasonal color with meaningful value for early pollinators.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 96″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Flowers
purple
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Thoroughly And Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Do Not Allow To Dry Out
Soil pH
4 – 5.3
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 84″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 14, 2021 by Philippe de Spoelberch (cc-by-sa)
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