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Dr. John Thorton/Dr. Leonard Miller
LA and OK, USA

DANDY MAN® Pink

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

'PKT2011'

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Bright pink Rhododendron Dandy Man Pink flowers Rhododendron Dandy Man Pink in landscape Well branched Dandy Man Pink rhododendron in mulched bed Close-up of blooming Rhododendron Dandy Man Pink
  • Disease resistant
  • Heat tolerant
  • Evergreen
Description

A unique combination of hardiness, heat tolerance, and root rot resistance makes Dandy Man® Pink rhododendron a garden workhorse. Large clusters of vibrant pink flowers adorn this well-branched, attractive Rhododendron hyperythrum hybrid in mid-spring. Its handsome, large, evergreen foliage shines in the garden year-round. This low-maintenance landscape shrub is perfect as a specimen, or for a hedge or mixed border planting. Dandy Man® Pink was developed by former American Rhododendron Society President Dr. Leonard Miller. 

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

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.

  • 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

    • 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