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Medium pink buds and light pink flowers sit atop large green leaved foliage
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Southgate® Breeze™ Rhododendron

Rhododendron hybrid 'Janet Blair'

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

4-5′ high x 4-5′ wide

More About Southgate® Breeze™ Rhododendron

Bloom/Feature

Pink buds open to white with maroon blotch

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, Year-Round Interest

Flowering Season

Spring

Uses

Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

In spring

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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