Southgate Grace Rhododendron

Light Needs

Part Shade to Part Sun

(3-6 Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

4-6 Feet

Mature Spread

4-5 Feet

Growing Zones

6 to 9

This is a rhododendron to get excited about! The Southgate Grace Rhododendron is a new version that will thrive in hot conditions. The large deep pink buds open up to pure white blooms with purple spots. The deep green foliage makes for a perfect pair. It is a plant loved by all.

The foliage is a deep forest green. Its leaves are long and go perfectly with the bright pink buds and crisp white blooms. The Southgate Grace Rhododendron produces an abundance of blooms each spring flowering season. It is also disease and pest resistant. The birds and butterflies love it! The Southgate Grace Rhododendron reaches a height of four to six feet and has a spread of four to five feet. Uses include; mass planting, border planting, focal point, container planting, and is a beloved cut flower.

Southgate Grace Rhododendron Care

Plant in full sun to part shade. This plant will thrive in hot conditions. Soil should be well drained. Tolerant to varying types of soil and different Ph levels. Water needs are average for the Southgate Grace Rhododendron. Once established, it is drought tolerant. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring and should be a slow-release fertilizer. In cooler climates, mulching for the winter season is beneficial. Prune or cut back after the flowering season has finished.

Southgate Grace Rhododendron Spacing

When spacing your Southgate Grace Rhododendron be sure that you space at least four feet center on center. Proper spacing ensures your plant has enough room to grow and develop to its potential.

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See bud and flower color, size, and the best use for each heat-tolerant Southgate® rhododendron.

Variety	Buds & Flowers	Size	Best For	Why Choose It
Southgate® Radiance Rhododendron	Deep lavender buds; ruffled pink to light purple flowers with a reddish-purple blotch	4′ H × 5′ W in 10 years	Cool-toned beds with white or pink spring bloomers	The only lavender-purple in the series
Southgate® Brandi Rhododendron	Deep pink buds; pink ruffled flowers	3′ H × 4′ W	Containers, small beds, and under low windows	Most compact; glossy leaves that curl back slightly
Southgate® Breeze Rhododendron	Medium pink buds; white flowers with a maroon blotch	4′ H × 5′ W in 10 years	Foundation plantings and mixed shrub borders	Pink buds and white flowers on the plant at the same time
Southgate® Divine Rhododendron	Light pink buds; white flowers with purple specks	4′ H × 5′ W in 10 years	Brightening shady woodland edges	Softest pink buds; a different Taiwanese parent than its siblings
Southgate® Grace Rhododendron	Deep pink buds; crisp white flowers with purple spots	4′ H × 6′ W in 10 years	Evergreen hedges and mass plantings	Widest, densest plant in the series
Southgate® Splendor Rhododendron	Lavender-pink flowers with dark pink undersides and speckles	4–5′ H × 4–5′ W	A specimen shrub near an entry or patio	Large trusses that look like small bouquets

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