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Scintillation Rhododendron

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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 5 - 6 Feet
  • Mature Spread 5 - 6 Feet
  • Growing Zones 5 - 8

With little more than a few hours of sun a day, Scintillation Rhododendron fills with pink flowers rising above shiny deep green leaves. Flowers begin to appear in mid-May in soft bunches. This rhododendron grows dense and spreads out to nearly 6 feet tall and 7 feet across in zones 5 through 8.  Plant one to act as a pink focal point or several together to form a colorful border. With a light fragrance, the showy flowers can add to the border’s appeal.

Since the leaves are evergreen, your Scintillation Rhododendron border will look beautiful even in winter. It’s amazing that this shrub produces so many flowers while growing in partial shade. And it needs little maintenance, so having several of the shrubs adds little to no landscaping work. There is no need to remove (deadhead) flowers as they fade. Aside from use as a border, place one or more near a home or fence for a nice backdrop to the pink clusters. 

Scintillation Rhododendron Care

You can plant your shrub in early fall or early spring in warm areas of the country, but wait until early spring in areas with colder winters. Choose a spot with some wind protection and with soil that drains well. Add plenty of organic matter without throwing off the soil pH. Rhododendrons like acidic soil. Although this rhododendron can grow in part shade, it needs at least 3 or 4 hours of direct sunlight a day to flower completely.

Moderate, consistent water helps keep your rhododendron blooming and happy. In the first year especially, be sure your plant gets regular deep water. Fertilize your rhododendron with an azalea and camellia food, unless your soil is very fertile. Adding a fertilizer once a year with microelements can help improve the plant’s performance. Prune the shrub after it has finished blooming in preparation for the next year. Lightly prune the first few years to remove dead branches or shape the plant. After several years, give it a rejuvenation prune to reshape the plant as needed.

Scintillation Rhododendron Spacing

Consider the mature spread of your rhododendron when planting in a border or against a structure. Place the plants about 6 feet apart, and at least 3.5 feet from walls. Also consider the mature height of your rhododendron when planting.

Scintillation Rhododendron Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 5 - 6 Feet
Mature Spread: 6 - 7 Feet
Spacing: 6 - 7 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Pink
Flower Description: Radiant Pink
Bloom Period: Mid-May
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Rabbit
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators
Brand:
Common Name: Scintillation Rhododendron
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: RHODODENDRON `SCINTILLATION`
SKU:
1231000117-pc

Container Sizes

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.

Quart Pot

Quart Pot

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

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart

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

#1 Pot

#1 Pot

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

#2 Pot

#2 Pot

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

#3 Pot

#3 Pot

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

#5 Pot

#5 Pot

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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Plant Shipping

Pre-Ordered Plants

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 Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 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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