Checkmate Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Checkmate'
SKU: LJ-RHOCHEC
USDA Zone:
5 to 8
Watering Needs:
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Sun Needs:
Partial sun
‘Checkmate’ is a slow growing, dwarf cultivar rhododendron. Producing small lavender-pink flowers in early spring. The foliage turns dark mahogany in winter. Does best is sun and afternoon shade. It’s great for smaller landscapes where space is limited.
Average Landscape Size:
Height - 2 ft. , Width - 2 ft.
Flowering Season:
Spring
Landscape Use:
Border, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden
Special Features:
Compact Form, Dwarf Plant, Year-round Interest
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Size | 15"-18", 18"-21" |
Watering Needs:
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Thrives in enriched acidic, well-drained soils, is very adaptable. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Remove dead flowers after bloom completion.
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