<i>Rhododendron ponticum</i> 'Variegatum' | Variegated Pontic Rhododendron
DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron ponticum 'Variegatum' is a cultivar known for its eye-catching variegated foliage, featuring green leaves edged with creamy white or yellow margins. This ornamental shrub blooms with clusters of pink to purple flowers in late spring or early summer and prefers partial shade to filtered sunlight. While low-maintenance once established, it benefits from regular watering and occasional fertilization with acidic plant food. It's important to note that 'Variegatum' can be invasive in certain regions. With proper care, it can be a stunning addition to gardens, borders, or containers, adding both visual interest and pollinator attraction to the landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron ponticum 'Variegatum' is a cultivar known for its eye-catching variegated foliage, featuring green leaves edged with creamy white or yellow margins. This ornamental shrub blooms with clusters of pink to purple flowers in late spring or early summer and prefers partial shade to filtered sunlight. While low-maintenance once established, it benefits from regular watering and occasional fertilization with acidic plant food. It's important to note that 'Variegatum' can be invasive in certain regions. With proper care, it can be a stunning addition to gardens, borders, or containers, adding both visual interest and pollinator attraction to the landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron ponticum 'Variegatum' is a cultivar known for its eye-catching variegated foliage, featuring green leaves edged with creamy white or yellow margins. This ornamental shrub blooms with clusters of pink to purple flowers in late spring or early summer and prefers partial shade to filtered sunlight. While low-maintenance once established, it benefits from regular watering and occasional fertilization with acidic plant food. It's important to note that 'Variegatum' can be invasive in certain regions. With proper care, it can be a stunning addition to gardens, borders, or containers, adding both visual interest and pollinator attraction to the landscape.
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Family: Ericaceae
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 6 to 8 feet
Foliage color: leaves edged in creamy white or yellow
Flower color: Clusters of pink to purple flowers
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Partial shade
Water requirements: Regular
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: 7 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Bees and butterflies
