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Enjoy a changing palette of color with durable Dandy Man Color Wheel rhododendron. Deep red buds begin to appear in late spring, opening to reveal ruffled pink blooms. Those age to crisp white, creating the effect of three different colors at once. Handsome evergreen foliage, excellent disease resistance, and heat tolerance make this NCSU hybrid an adaptable, widely usable broadleaf evergreen.
| Dimensions | 4 × 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Rhododendron x 'NCRX1' PP#31,150, CBRAF |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Flower Color | Pink, White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 4-8' |
| Width/Spread | 4-8' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Uses | Foundations, Specimen, Woodland gardens |
| Features | Attracts pollinators, Disease resistant, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Heat tolerant, Winter Interest |
Cool, acidic soils with abundant organic matter and good drainage are required. Little required, but may be trimmed after flowering if desired.
