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Brandi Rhododendron's bright pink blooms cover 2 medium-sized shrubs growing next to a red brick house
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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.

Light Needs

Part Shade to Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
6a - 9b

mature dimensions

3-4′ high x 3-4′ wide
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 6a
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More About Southgate® Brandi™ Rhododendron

Bloom/Feature

Deep pink buds open to pink ruffle blooms in spring

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

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

Uses

Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

After spring bloom

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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