Rhododendron 'Pink Polar Bear' (Pink Polar Bear Rhododendron)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Cultivar | 'Pink Polar Bear' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Large vigorous shrub. |
| ID Characteristic | Long mid-green leaves with fragrant pale pink flowers with a small green blotch at the base. |
| Landscape | Low maintenance. |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in moist, hummus rich soil. |
| Pests | Aphids, caterpillars, leafhoppers and vine weevil. |
| Notable Specimens | Burncoose Gardens and Nurseries, Cornwall, England. |
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