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Southgate Breeze Rhododendron

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$19.98
  • Powder-white blossoms with berry red blotches
  • Matures to 4-5' wide by 4-5' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 6 - 9
  • Plant in partial sun to partial shade
Pot size

Description

The new Southgate® Breeze™ Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Janet Blair') from the Southern Living Plant Collection is exactly what the doctor ordered for gardeners in the deep south! It produces blush pink buds that open up to powder-white blossoms with berry red blotches in the center. These flowers are arranged in tight clusters that are easily visible from some distance away. They're a spring display that can't be ignored!

The leaves are dark green and elongated. They're a perfect backdrop for the stunning symphony of flowers that appear in spring. Furthermore, they're evergreen. So they won't leave your landscape bare in winter.

The growth rate of Breeze Rhodendron is slow. Therefore, they're very easily maintained. At maturity, they reach an easily managed 4-5' H x 4-5' W.

Use them as specimens, accents in mixed garden beds, foundation plantings, containers, or even as hedges.

Southgate Breeze 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 usually 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.

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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

Plant Your Southgate Breeze Rhododendron 2.5-3 feet apart from plant center to plant center. Otherwise, space plants over 5 feet apart for space between plants.

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

Growing Zones : 6, 7, 8, and 9

Southern Living Plants

A collection of shrubs, trees, and perennials selected by plant experts to thrive in the heat of the South. Find traditional varieties like camellias mixed with new landscape favorites like agapanthus. These varieties have been bread to tackle landscape challenges specific to the region.

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Southern Living Plant Collection

Southgate Breeze Rhododendron

From $19.98

The new Southgate® Breeze™ Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Janet Blair') from the Southern Living Plant Collection is exactly what the doctor ordered for gardeners in the deep south! It produces blush pink buds that open up to powder-white blossoms with berry red blotches in the center. These flowers are arranged in tight clusters that are easily visible from some distance away. They're a spring display that can't be ignored!

The leaves are dark green and elongated. They're a perfect backdrop for the stunning symphony of flowers that appear in spring. Furthermore, they're evergreen. So they won't leave your landscape bare in winter.

The growth rate of Breeze Rhodendron is slow. Therefore, they're very easily maintained. At maturity, they reach an easily managed 4-5' H x 4-5' W.

Use them as specimens, accents in mixed garden beds, foundation plantings, containers, or even as hedges.

Southgate Breeze Rhododendron Care

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Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2 Gallon
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