Botanical profile

Rhododendron 'Lollipop'

Latin name
Rhododendron 'Lollipop'
Common name
Rhododendron 'Lollipop'
Type
Shrub
Family
Ericaceae

Rhododendron 'Lollipop' is a compact and charming azalea, prized for its abundant spring bloom with pure white flowers delicately edged in pink, creating a soft and luminous bicolored effect. Its rounded and dense habit makes it an excellent choice for flowerbeds, borders, or container growing. Its dark green foliage highlights the bloom while offering a beautiful presence throughout the season. Easy to integrate into a garden, it prefers acidic, rich, well-drained soil and a sunny to semi-shaded exposure. Perfect for adding a delicate and colorful touch without complex maintenance, Rhododendron 'Lollipop' is an excellent choice for those who wish to combine vibrant flowering and a compact size in the garden.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Light application for acid-loving plants in spring
Soil type
Acidic soil, rich in organic matter and well-drained
Minimum temperature
-35°C (-31°F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring or summer
Flower color
Pink with yellow eye
Fruiting
Dry discrete capsules
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
90 cm (35 in)
Width
1 m (3 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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