Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Looking for the most low-maintenance Rhododendron of all? Plant Yaku Prince Rhododendron. The compact growth habit is very slow to grow and tops out at 3-4 feet at full maturity. Although the growth is slow and even, that does not mean that Yaku Prince lacks the profuse blooming that Rhododendrons are prized for. The deep pink flower buds erupt into froths of pale rosey pink in mid-May to June.
The Yaku Prince rhododendron is at home in the woodland garden as well as a more modern urban garden design. The strong shape of the branches and evergreen leaves gives structure to a garden or container for 4 seasons of the year. Container growing Yaku Prince is a great way to be able to see the gorgeous pink flowers up close as well as feel the suede soft indumentum on the underside of the thick leathery leaves. Deer rarely browse Rhododendron.
Yaku Prince Rhododendron Care
Yaku Prince Rhododendron will perform best in the shadier parts of a garden. Bright shade to mostly shade is perfect. Full sun early in the morning is tolerable. Acidic soil that is well drained and moist. Average to sandy texture will help the shallow root system spread out in all directions. Heavy clay soils tend to hold too much moisture in the winter and cause root rot.
Pruning of Yaku Prince is rarely needed, but should be done only after bloom time in the early summer. Most Rhododendrons bloom on previous seasons' growth and set the next set of buds late in the summer and early fall. Fertilize Yaku Prince early in the spring with a well balanced, slow release food formulated for acid loving shrubs. This supplemental feeding will support flower formation and deep green leaf color. The suede-like indumentum helps to protect the shrub from cold, dry weather in the winter and also provides some protection from sap sucking pests such as aphids. Rhododendrons that have indumentum need less sheltered sites during the winter and grow better in the colder hardiness zones of the plant's range.
Yaku Prince Rhododendron Spacing
When shrubs are as slow growing as Yaku Prince, the mature sizes need to be kept in mind when planting. The mature height and width is 3-4 feet. Spacing shrubs at 3 feet on center will provide proper spacing for good air circulation.
Yaku Prince 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
- Full Shade to Part Sun (0-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2-3 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-4 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Dark pink
- 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
- Yaku Prince Rhododendron
- Botanical Name
- RHODODENDRON YAK. 'PRINCE'
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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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