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Southgate Divine 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

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.

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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 Divine Rhododendron 2.5-3 feet apart for a seamless planting. Otherwise, space plants 4 feet for solid hedges; 6 feet or more for space between plants.

  • Scientific Name
    Rhododendron 'Lisenne Rockefeller'
  • 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
  • Feature Color
    Green, Pink, White
  • Uses
    Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Spring

Growing Zones : 6, 7, 8, and 9

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Southgate Divine Rhododendron

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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

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Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2 Gallon
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