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Mature Height
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Growing Zones
The Capistrano Rhododendron is a dense plant with a rounded form that adds color and warmth to a garden space. This broadleaf perennial has glossy deep green foliage. Large buds grow on strong, woody branches and open in late spring to reveal frilly soft yellow flowers. Each flower truss will have multiple blooms, creating a rounded orb of flowers. Rhododendrons are beautiful shrubs that are easy to maintain.
Plant this charming beauty in a bed, border, or mass planting. Rhododendrons have an upright, branching growth habit, and since this plant retains its foliage throughout the year, it is an excellent choice for a natural fence or screen and will provide some privacy. Pollinators will visit the showy flowers for added convenience. The hardy Capistrano Rhododendron grows as a perennial in USDA zones 5 through 8.
Capistrano Rhododendron Care
Plant the Capistrano Rhododendron in well-draining, acidic soil in full shade. This shrub has a shallow root system, so frequent waterings are necessary. Established plants will not need to be watered as often but drench the soil during a drought to help the plant thrive.
Lightly fertilize newly planted Rhododendron in the spring and after the flowers die back. Established plants can be fed once each spring using a balanced fertilizer. This plant has a very pleasing natural shape, and pruning is not generally needed, but shape the plant as necessary after the flowers fade.
Capistrano Rhododendron Spacing
This broadleaf evergreen will grow 6 to 8 feet tall and wide. Plants can be grown 4 to 6 feet apart to create a border or mass planting.
Capistrano Rhododendron Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 6 - 8 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet |
| Spacing: 6 - 8 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Disease |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Capistrano Rhododendron |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: RHODODENDRON `CAPISTRANO` |
- SKU:
- 1231002354-pc
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
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