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Posted 10/25/2022 in Shrub

Rhododendron x 'Silver Sword'

A dense and compact evergreen shrub, Rhododendron x 'Silver Sword' features vivid pink funnel-shaped flowers in the early spring. Unique deep green evergreen leaves have narrow creamy yellow margins.

Post Details

Latin Name
Rhododendron x 'Silver Sword'
Common Name
Silver Sword Azalea
Planting Zone
Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
3-5 ft
Spread
3-5 ft
Suggested Uses
Shade Garden Shrub Borders
Potential Pests
Aphids, borders, lacebugs, caterpillars, leafhoppers, mealybugs, nematodes, scale, thrips, whitefly

Plant Story

A dense and compact evergreen shrub, Rhododendron x 'Silver Sword' features vivid pink funnel-shaped flowers in the early spring. Unique deep green evergreen leaves have narrow creamy yellow margins.

Special Care Instructions

Likes 2-3" of shredded bark mulch. Clip spent flowers. Requires good soil drainage.

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