Rhododendron ‘Capistrano’

Rhododendron 'Capistrano' has large, pastel-yellow flowers with frilly edges and muted, deep green foliage.

Rhododendron ‘Capistrano’ has delicate pastel yellow flowers that are funnel shaped up to 2 inches across with frilly edges. Each truss has up to 15 flowers. Muted deep green, evergreen foliage provides a beautiful contrast. The growth habit is dense and mounding, 4 feet tall and wide. Responds well to pruning after flowering. Provide evenly moist, well-drained, acidic-based soil and mulch. Use as an accent, understorey or foundation shrub, mass planting and for winter interest. Attracts bees and bumblebees. Deer and rabbit resistant.

Common Name:  Rhododendron

Family:  Ericaceae (The Heath Family)

Zone Hardiness:  5-9

Light:  Part Sun, Part Shade

Height:  4-6'

Width:  3-5'

Primary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Bloom Time:  Late Spring

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Shrub

Soil Moisture:  Moist, Average

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Fragrance:  No

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Benefits:  Bees

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

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