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- Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week June 27, 2019
- Tag: Dandy Man® Pink Rhododendron Tag
- Benchcard: Dandy Man® Pink Rhododendron Benchcard
- Grower Sheet: Dandy Man® Pink Rhododendron Grower Sheet
- Spec Sheet: Dandy Man® Rhododendron Series Spec Sheets
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Meet the Breeder
Dr. John Thorton/Dr. Leonard Miller
LA and OK, USA
DANDY MAN® Pink
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron
'PKT2011'
![Bright pink Rhododendron Dandy Man Pink flowers](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Rhododendron%20Dandy%20Man%20Pink%201.jpg)
![Rhododendron Dandy Man Pink in landscape](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Rhododendron%20Dandy%20Man%20Pink%202.jpg)
![Well branched Rhododendron Dandy Man Pink in mulched bed](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Rhododendron%20Dandy%20Man%20Pink%203.jpg)
![Close up of blooming Rhododendron Dandy Man Pink](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Rhododendron%20Dandy%20Man%20Pink%204.jpg)
- Disease resistant
- Heat tolerant
- Evergreen
- Description
Very disease resistant. A unique combination of hardiness, heat tolerance and root rot resistance makes Dandy Man® Pink rhododendron a garden workhorse. Pink flowers adorn this attractive R. hyperythrum hybrid in mid-spring. Developed by former American Rhododendron Society President Dr. Leonard Miller.
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- USDA Zone
- 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 4 - 8'
- Width
- 4 - 8'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- Quick Turn
General Care
Soil
Cool, acidic soils with abundant organic matter and good drainage are required.Pruning
Little required, but may be trimmed after flowering if desired.Uses
Foundation plantings; mixed borders; specimen; hedging; landscaping.Growing Tips
Flowers well even in shaded conditions.Features: Evergreen, Attracts pollinators, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Rhododendron, Common name: Rhododendron, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage
Features: Evergreen, Attracts pollinators, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Rhododendron, Common name: Rhododendron, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage