Rhododendron x 'Charles Loomis'/Charles Loomis Rhododendron

Rhododendron x 'Charles Loomis' / Rhododendron x 'Charles Loomis'
Clusters of pale pink flowers open in early spring
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Clusters of pale pink flowers open in early spring

Emerging pink buds, light pink flowers and green foliage

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Scientific Name: Rhododendron x 'Charles Loomis'
Common Name: Charles Loomis Rhododendron
Plant Type: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Determine Your Zone
Spread: 5 - 10 feet
Bloom time: Spring
Flower color: Pink
Light Exposure: Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Shade
Drainage: Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Water Requirement: Medium
Maintenance Level: Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments: In spring flowers emerging first as blush pink and quickly fading to white. This is a variety that can take full sunlight in zones 7a and less. This variety is being used to breed selections that can take sunlight and the high temperatures of the deep south. Provide moist, acid, and well drained soils for best growth and preformance.