hybrid rhododendron
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In mid-spring the melon colored flower buds burst forth and open to delicate petals of melon borders and yellow interiors along with flecks of maroon on the upper lobes. The attractive spring green foliage of Rhododendron 'Odee Wright' is held on a compact growing shrub.
Plant Type: shrub
Foliage Type: evergreen
Plant Height (10-year): 4 ft. 0 in. (1.22 meters)
Plant Width/Spread (10-year): 4 ft. 0 in. (1.22 meters)
Plant Height-Mature: 8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 meters)
Plant Width-Mature: 8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 meters)
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6 to 9
Flower Color: yellow
Sun/Light Exposure: full sun to light or open shade
Water Requirements: frequent to regular watering
Wildlife Associations: bees, hummingbirds
This rhododendron is easy to grow in the Pacific Northwest. Plant it in rich well-drained or sandy soil in a location with full sun to light or open shade. Rhododendrons are shallow-rooted plants requiring regular watering during dry weather. Faded flowers can be removed to give a cleaner look and new growth can be pinched to help make young plants bushier. Adult root weevils can chew on their leaves, but this is less of a problem on plants that receive more light and regular watering.
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