Plant Profile: Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok'

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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

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#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
Dark green leathery foliage.
Leathery
Poisonous to Humans
Vomiting (not in horses), diarrhea, weakness, cardiac failure
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Acid (<6.0)
Good Drainage
Landscape
Border
Hedge
Accent
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses

Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok' Leaves

Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Leaf Description

Dark green leathery foliage.

Rhododendron 'Dr. A. Blok': Leaf Color

spa
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

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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