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Southgate Grace Rhododendron

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$19.98
  • Blushing pink buds with white blooms and sangria purple specks
  • Matures to 4-5' wide by 4-5' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 6 - 9
  • Plant in partial sun to partial shade
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Description

For gardeners in the deep south, Rhododendrons have traditionally been only a pipe dream. However, the new Southgate® Radiance™ Rhododendrons from the Southern Living Plant Collection are heat tolerant enough to withstand the dog days of the southern summer. The Southgate Grace Rhododendron has large magenta buds that open to cotton white blooms with mulberry purple spots on in the inside. These blooms sit atop gorgeous emerald green elongated leaves that provide the perfect backdrop for the multitudes of breathtaking blossoms.

The Southgates have a slow growth rate that will remain compact and cap out at a very manageable 4 x 4ft. Grace will flourish when planted in well-drained garden soil and in part to full shade. Fertilize once yearly with a slow-release fertilizer and watch as this bloomer serenades the landscape with color all season long.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

How to Space Your Southgate Grace Rhododendron

Plant Your Southgate Grace Rhododendron 2.5-3 feet apart from plant center to plant center. Otherwise, space plants 4 feet for solid hedges; 6 feet or more for space between plants.

  • Scientific Name
    Rhododendron 'Elizabeth Ard'
  • Hardiness Zone
    6, 7, 8, 9
  • Sun Exposure
    Part Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Dwarf, Flowering, Heat Tolerant, Shade Tolerant
  • Feature Color
    Green, Pink, White
  • Uses
    Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Spring

Growing Zones : 6, 7, 8, and 9

Map of USDA Zones 6-9
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Southgate Grace Rhododendron

From $19.98

For gardeners in the deep south, Rhododendrons have traditionally been only a pipe dream. However, the new Southgate® Radiance™ Rhododendrons from the Southern Living Plant Collection are heat tolerant enough to withstand the dog days of the southern summer. The Southgate Grace Rhododendron has large magenta buds that open to cotton white blooms with mulberry purple spots on in the inside. These blooms sit atop gorgeous emerald green elongated leaves that provide the perfect backdrop for the multitudes of breathtaking blossoms.

The Southgates have a slow growth rate that will remain compact and cap out at a very manageable 4 x 4ft. Grace will flourish when planted in well-drained garden soil and in part to full shade. Fertilize once yearly with a slow-release fertilizer and watch as this bloomer serenades the landscape with color all season long.

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2 Gallon
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