Southgate® Brandi™ Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Brandi Michele Raley'
The exciting new Southgate™ Rhododendrons are heat tolerant and thrive in the Deep South while performing equally well in traditional Rhododendron areas.
Bloom/Feature
Deep pink buds open to pink ruffle blooms in spring
Plant Type
Shrubs
Evergreen or Deciduous
Evergreen
USDA Zones
6, 7, 8, 9
Zone Detail
-10°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 with rich organic matter
Fertilizer
Yearly in early spring
Dimensions
3-4' H x 3-4' W
Pruning
After spring bloom
Planting Instructions
- water before planting
- plant in Part Sun to Shade
- dig hole 3X the width of pot,
- backfill and plant 1"-2" above soil level
- water and add more soil if needed
- mulch plants
