Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Leaf Description
Dark green leathery foliage.
Plant Profile: Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok'
Names
Phonetic Spelling:roh-do-DEN-dron
Genus:Rhododendron
Species:
Family:Ericaceae
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok' is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its vibrant pink, funnel-shaped flowers. This plant thrives in acidic soil and prefers a spot with partial shade. Typically, it reaches a maximum height and width of approximately 7 feet (2.13 m) by 7 feet (2.13 m). It serves as an excellent choice for enhancing shady borders, functioning as a low hedge, or acting as a striking accent plant.
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Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok' Feature Summary
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok' Image Gallery
Tags
#evergreen
#shrub
#pink flowers
#spring flowers
#spring interest
#acidic soil tolerant
#partial shade tolerant
#problem for cats
#problem for dogs
#problem for horses
#shrub borders
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Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok' Feature Summary
Leaves
Poisonous to Humans
Vomiting (not in horses), diarrhea, weakness, cardiac failure
Grayantoxin
Whole Plant Traits
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Acid (<6.0)
Good Drainage
3 feet-6 feet
Flowers
Stem
Landscape
Border
Hedge
Accent
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok' Image Gallery
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok' Leaves
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Leaf Color
Green
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Hairs Present
No
Yes
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok' Poisonous to Humans
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Poison Symptoms
Vomiting (not in horses), diarrhea, weakness, cardiac failure
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Poison Toxic Principle
Grayantoxin
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Poison Severity
High
Low
Medium
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Causes Contact Dermatitis
No
Yes
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok' Whole Plant Traits
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok' Cultural Conditions
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok' Flowers
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Flower Color
Pink
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Flower Shape
Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok' Stem
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok' Landscape
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
