Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Rhododendron x 'RLH1-2P8'
Bloom-a-Thon Pink Double Reblooming Azalea
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Height
- 3.5 ft to 4.5 ft
- Width
- 3 ft to 4 ft
- Flower color
- Double soft pink flowers with ruffled petals and deeper pink buds
- Foliage color
- Glossy dark green leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid spring with rebloom from summer through fall
- Light
- Partial shade to full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; lightly prune after spring flowering to encourage rebloom and maintain shape
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 6 to 9
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and pollinators attracted to nectar rich flowers
About this plant
Rhododendron x 'RLH1-2P8' produces clusters of fully double, ruffled flowers in clear pink tones, blooming in spring and returning with additional flushes from summer into fall. Small, elliptical leaves are deep green and evergreen, forming a dense canopy. The flowers are held prominently above the foliage, with layers of petals creating a soft, rose-like appearance, while reddish-pink buds extend the ornamental display.
Originating through modern hybrid breeding, this cultivar reflects selection focused on repeat flowering and compact garden performance. It is well suited to woodland borders, foundation plantings, and containers, where its evergreen framework and extended bloom season provide lasting color and seasonal interest.
Works well in
Shade Gardens · Borders · Cottage Gardens · Woodland Gardens
Companion plants
Pieris · Japanese forest grass · Brunnera · Viburnum · Trillium · Lungwort
Design tip
Make ‘Bloom-a-Thon Pink Double’ part of a long-season planting rather than relying on it solely for spring color. Its repeat flowering can bridge quieter periods between other seasonal displays, helping the same garden area remain engaging from spring into fall.
