BLOOMBUX® BLUSH RHODODENDRON

The Rhododendron Bloombux® Blush is a highly adaptable evergreen shrub that has gained popularity as an excellent, disease-resistant alternative to traditional boxwood. It is a hybrid of Rhododendron hirsutum and Rhododendron micranthum and features a compact, dense, and rounded habit, typically reaching 2-3 feet in height and spread. It is known for its glossy, dark green foliage that provides year-round structure, perfectly mimicking the texture of boxwood, but with an added bonus: in late spring, it bursts into an abundance of soft, blush-pink, trumpet-shaped flowers. This combination of fine foliage, easy shaping, and spectacular flowering makes Bloombux® Blush an ideal choice for low hedges, formal edging, topiary forms, or attractive container plantings.

One of the key advantages of Bloombux® Blush over other rhododendrons is its versatility in soil type; while most rhododendrons demand acidic soil, this hybrid tolerates a wider pH range. For best results, plant it in rich, moist, and well-drained soil. It performs well in locations receiving full sun to partial shade; full sun encourages the best bloom development, but a little afternoon shade is beneficial in the hottest climates.