Botanical profile

Rhododendron 'Pearce's American Beauty'

Latin name
Rhododendron 'Pearce's American Beauty'
Common name
Rhododendron 'Pearce's American Beauty'
Type
Shrub
Family
Ericaceae

Rhododendron 'Pearce's American Beauty', also known as 'Pearce's American Beauty' rhododendron, is an ornamental evergreen shrub prized for its spectacular blooms and broad, elegant habit. This vigorous variety forms a dense, well-rounded bush that makes a remarkable statement in shrub beds, woodland gardens, and shaded landscapes. In spring, large spherical inflorescences appear, covered with numerous bright pink to magenta flowers, often marked with a slight darker blotch in the throat. This luminous flowering creates a striking effect in the garden and attracts pollinators. The thick, glossy, dark green evergreen foliage remains ornamental all year round and provides an elegant contrast to the blooms. This rhododendron prefers acidic soils, rich in organic matter and well-drained, and thrives particularly well in partial shade.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Partial shade
Watering
Moderate, maintain cool and acidic soil
Fertilization
Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring
Soil type
Acid, organically rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-32 °F
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Bright pink to magenta
Fruiting
Dry, unornamental capsules
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Broad, rounded shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 m (6 ft)
Width
8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

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