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Key characteristics

Family: Ericaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Small, star-shaped flowers that are pure white
Foliage color: Dark green, evergreen leaves that are small and elliptical
Bloom time: Late winter
Light: Partial to full shade
Water: Regular
Maintenance: Relatively low-maintenance
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Shrubs

Rhododendron ‘Snow Lady’

Snow Lady Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Snow Lady' is a beautiful dwarf evergreen shrub celebrated for its profusion of small, star-shaped, white flowers that cluster elegantly along its branches in late winter. This compact cultivar typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet, with a similar spread, forming a dense mound of lush, dark green foliage. The small, elliptical, glossy leaves provide an attractive backdrop to the abundant blooms.

Light

Partial to full shade

Water

Regular

Bloom time

Late winter

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Borders
Cottage Gardens
Woodland Gardens

Companion plants

Pieris · Hakone grass · Bamboo · Viburnum · Snowdrop · Bergenia

Design tip

Feature ‘Snow Lady’ where its late-winter flowers can brighten an otherwise quiet part of the garden before spring begins. Its dense, compact form works especially well near steps or low walls, softening hard edges without overwhelming the surrounding planting.

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