- Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 3 - 4 Feet
- Mature Spread 3 - 4 Feet
- Growing Zones 6 - 8
The dark pink buds of the Mardi Gras Rhododendron open to reveal pale, purplish-pink flowers with dark pink highlights around the edges. The flowers grow in bunches for a truly spectacular look. While the blooms are the showstopper, the Mardi Gras Rhododendron has unique and noteworthy foliage. Glossy, deep green leaves have a reddish-brown indumentum that gives the foliage a felt-like texture.
This broadleaf perennial has a dense, spreading form. Feature this shrub in a bed, mass planting, or border. At 3 to 4 feet tall, the Mardi Gras Rhododendron is smaller than many other cultivars, but it is perfectly sized to create a low hedge or foundation planting. The showy blooms will stand out in a bed or mixed perennial planting. This low-maintenance plant grows in USDA zones 6 through 8.
Mardi Gras Rhododendron Care
Select a spot that receives 4 to 6 hours of sunlight. The Mardi Gras Rhododendron prefers afternoon shade. Use rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Rhododendron plants have shallow roots, so frequent water will keep new plants lush and healthy. Established plants do not need regular water but water during a dry spell.
Fertilize Rhododendron using a balanced plant food each spring. Deadheading is unnecessary, and the shrub can be shaped as needed after the flowers die back.
Mardi Gras Rhododendron Spacing
The Mardi Gras Rhododendron has a woody, branching structure that will reach 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. Shrubs can be planted 3 to 5 feet apart to create a hedge or continuous planting.
Mardi Gras Rhododendron Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 8 |
Plant Type: |
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet |
Spacing: 4 - 5 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Pink |
Flower Description: Pale, Purplish-Pink With Darker Edge |
Bloom Period: |
Foliage Type: Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: Butterflies |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
Brand: |
Common Name: Mardi Gras Rhododendron |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: RHODODENDRON `MARDI GRAS` |
- SKU:
- 1231002513-pc
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