Southgate® Splendor™ Rhododendron
Rhododendron ‘Holden52’
The exciting new Southgate Rhododendrons are heat tolerant and thrive in the South while performing equally well in traditional Rhododendron areas.
Bloom/Feature
Medium pink blooms in spring
Plant Type
Shrubs
Evergreen or Deciduous
Evergreen
USDA Zones
6, 7, 8, 9
Zone Detail
Hardy to -10°F to 0°F
Key Features
Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Compact Habit, Disease / Pest Resistance, Dwarf, Heat Tolerance, Winter / Fall Foliage Color, Year-Round Interest
Flowering Season
Spring
Use
Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting
Exposure
Part sun to shade
Water
Soil Type
Well-drained garden soil
Fertilizer
Monthly in gardens; bi-monthly in containers
Dimensions
4-5' H x 4-5' W
Pruning
After spring bloom
Planting Instructions
- water before planting
- plant in shade to part shade
- dig hole 2X the width of pot,
- backfill and plant 1"-2" above soil level
- water and add more soil if needed
- mulch plants