A late to mid-season bloomer with large, rounded trusses, each holding a dozen or more clear white bell-shaped flowers with yellow dorsal blotches. The compact, dense form is wider than tall, with an excellent even growth habit. Exhibits good sun tolerance. Outstanding for use as an informal hedge or foundation plant. Evergreen.

Care

Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures and shelter from drying winter winds. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Happiest growing in partial or dappled sunlight this rhododendron would do well in moist but well-drained soil that is slightly acidic.

Growth Habit

The Chionoides Rhododendron (Rhododendron catawbiense 'Chionoides') is a moderate-growing evergreen shrub with a compact growth habit. It typically reaches a height of 4-6 feet and a spread of 5-6 feet. It's known for its large, clear white flowers with yellow dorsal blotches in the spring. Best grown in zones 5-8.

Toxicity

While we can’t deny their beauty, rhododendrons are considered highly toxic to dogs. In fact, all it takes is a few curious nibbles of any part of the plant—leaves, stems, petals, or pollen—to land your pet in the emergency vet clinic. Rhododendron is NOT deer resistant.