.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Capistrano' Rhododendron Rhododendron 'Capistrano' Description An evergreen shrub characterized by its abundant clusters of vibrant blooms and glossy, dark green foliage. Suitable for creating beautiful hedge screens or focal points in shaded garden areas. Suggested Uses Perfect for private gardens, landscape borders, and woodland gardens. Ideal for hedges, containers, and shaded spots where visual interest is desired year-round. Plant Details Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Capistrano' Common Name: Capistrano' Rhododendron Size & Growth: Up to 4-6 ft tall and wide, slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 6-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: Not recommended Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with proper drainage Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested by pets Fragrant: Yes, during blooming season Cut Flower: Yes, blooms last several weeks Grows Well With: Ferns, hostas, shade-loving perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Prefers acidic, well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist; do not allow to dry out Soil Type: Acidic, loamy, well-drained Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Remove spent flowers and prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds; mulch around base for insulation in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in container, ensuring roots are fully covered Fertilization: Use acid-loving plant fertilizer in spring and early summer Special Care: Avoid heavy lime application; monitor for pests like lace bugs