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Rhododendron 'Capistrano'-Evergreen Shrub-Vibrant Yellow Blooms 2/2.5' w B&B

Rhododendron 'Capistrano'-Evergreen Shrub-Vibrant Yellow Blooms 2/2.5' w B&B

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Rhododendron 'Capistrano'

Description

The Rhododendron 'Capistrano' is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its vibrant yellow blooms and lush green foliage. This cultivar is particularly prized for its unique flower color and its ability to thrive in shaded garden areas, making it a favorite among gardeners looking to add a splash of color to darker corners of their landscape.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and as a specimen plant. It can also be used in foundation plantings and mixed shrub borders to provide year-round interest.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Capistrano'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Capistrano' Rhododendron
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 4-6 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Ferns, Hostas

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers higher humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds and provide shade during the hottest part of the day.
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