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Rhododendron 'Ashley Force'-Evergreen Shrub-Vibrant Blooms 4/5' w B&B

Rhododendron 'Ashley Force'-Evergreen Shrub-Vibrant Blooms 4/5' w B&B

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Rhododendron 'Ashley Force'

Rhododendron 'Ashley Force'

Description

The Rhododendron 'Ashley Force' is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its vibrant blooms and lush foliage. This cultivar is celebrated for its resilience and ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings, providing a burst of color and texture to any landscape.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use in mixed borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen plant. Its attractive flowers and foliage make it a perfect choice for adding interest to shaded areas. Suitable for container gardening and can be used to create a striking focal point on patios or terraces.

Plant Details

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

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in a location with well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers high humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds and avoid planting in areas with standing water
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