Southgate Divine Rhododendron

The sensational new Southgate® Divine™ Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Lisenne Rockefeller') thrives in the southern heat and truly lives up to its name! Divine features blushing pink buds that open up to porcelain white blooms with sangria purple specks in the center. These long-lasting flowers appear in large clusters that are hard to miss. They're guaranteed to steal the show for their entire bloom cycle.

The leaves are long, dark green, and leathery. They're an ideal backdrop for the bright white flowers of the Divine. Furthermore, its foliage is evergreen. So it won't leave your landscape lacking during the winter months.

These Rhododendrons have a slow growth rate, which makes maintenance a breeze. They stay compact and quite manageable at only 4' H x 4' W. Plant them as a hedge, an accent, in mixed garden beds, as specimens, or even in containers. However, you use them, they're guaranteed to keep turning heads for years to come.

Southgate Divine Rhododendron Care

• Hardy from USDA Zones 6-9. They’re much more heat tolerant than traditional Rhododendrons while still remaining just as hardy in areas where they normally thrive.
• Plant in Part Sun to Shade. 1-3 hours of direct sun or all-day filtered sun will produce the best results.
• Water your new plantings 2-3 times per week during the first growing season. They may require more or less water depending on the weather.
• Plant in slightly acidic soil with good drainage for best results.
• Fertilize with a slow-release acidic plant fertilizer in early spring.

Popular Companion Plants for the Southgate Divine Rhododendron

• Planting a shade garden? Try it with some other shade-tolerant selections, the Marvel Mahonia, Mountain Snow Pieris, and Soft Caress Mahonia.
• Taller plants or trees that create shady spots next to them, such as privacy screens or hedges, create great planting locations for these Rhododendrons to be tucked into. Juniper Trees and Dwarf Spruce Trees are two examples of these plants.
• It goes beautifully with other low-maintenance partial shade beauties with great texture, like the Obsession Nandina or Mojo Pittosporum.