Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Cherry Cheesecake Rhododendron is a beguiling plant, and after you plant one, you may want to expand your collection to include more. This easy-care Rhododendron features unique multi-color flowers. The flowers bloom in late spring and have white ruffled petals with hot pink detailing along the margins and deep red flecks of color on the upper lobes. The striking flowers bloom on sturdy stems and feature thick, dark green foliage with a lustrous, leathery texture.
This broadleaf evergreen has an upright growth habit and a strong, woody structure. At about 5 feet tall and with dense foliage, this plant makes a wonderful border when used along a property line or a foundation wall. Line a walkway or feature this stunner as a specimen planting in a mixed bed. Grow this lovely plant as a perennial in USDA zones 5 through 8.
Cherry Cheesecake Rhododendron Care
The Cherry Cheesecake Rhododendron needs partial sun and will do best in a spot that has afternoon shade. Plant in rich, well-draining soil that is slightly acidic. New plants will require water more often, but established plants are not as thirsty. Rhododendrons have shallow root systems, so water during a dry spell to ensure this beauty looks its best.
New plants can be fertilized in the spring and again after the flowers fade. Established plants will benefit from an application of balanced fertilizer once each spring. Remove damaged or dead growth as necessary, but wait to shape the plant until the blooming cycle is complete.
Cherry Cheesecake Rhododendron Spacing
This upright plant will reach 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. These shrubs can be spaced 3 to 4 feet apart when creating a continuous mass plant.
Cherry Cheesecake Rhododendron Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Part Sun (3-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 4-5 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4-5 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, Red, White
- Flower Description
- Pink, Red, White
- Bloom Time
- Mid-Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Cherry Cheesecake Rhododendron
- Botanical Name
- RHODODENDRON 'CHERRY CHEESECAKE'
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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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