Rhododendron ‘Patty Bee’
'Patty Bee' is a dwarf rhododendron with pale yellow flowers and non-glossy green foliage that turns bronze in winter.
‘Patty Bee’ is an excellent low growing and compact rhododendron. Small trusses of light pale yellow flowers are produced in late spring complimented with narrow, elliptic and long, non-glossy green foliage that turns bronze in winter. Dwarf mounding habit can reach 24 inches tall with a wider spread. Responds well to pruning after flowering. Benefits from evenly moist, well-drained, slightly acidic-based soil and mulch. Use as an low hedge, accent, foundation, mass planting, container and for winter interest. Hummingbird and pollinator attractor. Deer and rabbit resistant. Photo credit Wikimedia
Common Name: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae (The Heath Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Foliage Colour: Green, Good Fall Colour
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Sea level to ca. 5000 m, coniferous and broadleaved woodlands, temperate & tropical rain forests
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
