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Rhododendron Fantastica

Fantastica Rhododendron

Flowers are a deep rose fading to white in the throat, accented with light citron-green spots. (Elepidote)

  • »  Clusters of deep rose blooms fade to white in the throat, accented with light citron-green spots
  • »  Glossy leathery green leaves have brown velvety undersides
  • »  Upright, rounded habit
  • »  Yakushimanum cultivar
  • »  Group: Elepidote
  • »  Bloom Time" Mid to late season

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Exposure
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Attributes
Evergreen
Flowering Time
Spring
Habit
Rounded
Spreading
Foliage Color
Green
Landscape uses
Foundation planting
Rock garden
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Rhododendron 'Fantastica'

'Fantastica' was hybridized by Hans Hachmann, Germany in 1968.

Seed Parent and Pollen Parent: Mars x degronianum ssp. yakushimanun 'Koichiro Wada'

Predominant Flower Colour: Pink

Elepidote: Without scales, as opposed to lepidote. Large leaf.

Lepidote: Having scales. Tiny scales typically cover the undersides of the leaves. Small leaf.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rhododendron 'Fantastica'

Rhododendrons require constant moisture (but not standing water), a fertile soil with a low pH and grow best in partial shade. Any pruning should be done soon after flowering to ensure bud set. Plants can benefit from protection (burlap wrap) against drying, winter winds and sun in an exposed location.