Rhododendron 'Shamrock'

Rhododendron

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Pale Yellow
Green
Foliage
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Patent Information
Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Coos Bay, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Poulsbo, Washington

Sequim, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Poulsbo, WA (Zone 8b) | April 2012 | positive

This little rhody has thrived for me, for over ten years. It is now about 16 inches tall and 24 inches across. It gets quite a bit of ...Read More

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | February 2005 | positive

This dwarf rhododendron has greenish-yellow flowers and blooms around St. Patty's Day hence is appropriately named. It is a hybrid betwe...Read More

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