Gomer Waterer Rhododendron

Rhododendron x 'Gomer Waterer' (H-2)

Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron
SKU #00943
5-8

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This evergreen shrub is a highly valued landscape ornamental. Large trusses of showy flowers - white with pale orchid markings - are a beautiful contrast to the dark green leaves. Prefers cooler regions. Sun tolerant. Very effective as an accent.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing to 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Design IdeasThis beautiful white Rhodie is most versatile because it is but four feet tall and spreads like a shrubby groundcover. Most at home in acidic soils under the canopies of ancient conifers. Its clusters of white are perfectly neutral, blending with other vibrant hues of woodland flowers for a romantic shade garden. Can be used along fence lines or spotted into such cramped spaces as side yards, entries and courtyards. Small enough to make a non-encroaching foundation plant in the front yard or in shaded nooks, where the white flowers stand out.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Care InstructionsFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
LoreRhododendron was named and classified by Linnaeus who named it from the Greek for rose tree. This genus also contains shrubs commonly called azaleas within its 800 Rhododendron species and thousands of hybrids.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Design IdeasThis beautiful white Rhodie is most versatile because it is but four feet tall and spreads like a shrubby groundcover. Most at home in acidic soils under the canopies of ancient conifers. Its clusters of white are perfectly neutral, blending with other vibrant hues of woodland flowers for a romantic shade garden. Can be used along fence lines or spotted into such cramped spaces as side yards, entries and courtyards. Small enough to make a non-encroaching foundation plant in the front yard or in shaded nooks, where the white flowers stand out.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Care
Care InstructionsFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
History
LoreRhododendron was named and classified by Linnaeus who named it from the Greek for rose tree. This genus also contains shrubs commonly called azaleas within its 800 Rhododendron species and thousands of hybrids.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.