For gardeners in the deep south, Rhododendrons have traditionally been only a pipe dream. However, the new Southgate 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.
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.
Chazz (verified owner) –
I ordered two Grace Rhododendron. They were very full and healthy, received promptly and well packaged for shipping. The box was designed to hold the shipping pot firmly, which was wrapped in plastic to keep the plant and soil in place if the box is turned on its side or upside down.