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Medium pink buds and light pink flowers sit atop large green leaved foliage
Medium pink buds and light pink flowers sit atop large green leaved foliage in brown Southern Living Plant Container with white background
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Southgate® Radiance™ Rhododendron

Rhododendron hybrid 'Tyler Morris'

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

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4-5′ high x 4-5′ wide
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 7a
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More About Southgate® Radiance™ Rhododendron

Bloom/Feature

Deep lavender buds open to light purple 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, Woodland Garden

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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