But just be sure these shrubs don’t get overshadowed.
However, too much sun can burn the leaves on some varieties.
They also prefer acidic soil, so be sure tochoose your companionplants accordingly.
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Liketaller rhododendrons, many dwarf varieties show off evergreen foliage.
So, even when they aren’t in bloom, they will still add somecolor to your garden.
Dwarf rhododendrons typically produce more blooms than their taller counterparts.
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Here are 14 dwarf rhododendron varieties to consider adding to your garden this year.
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And flower it will.
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Just one truss on these bushes can hold a couple dozen blooms at once.
This low-maintenance plant hardly ever needs pruning.
This rhododendron grows well in containers or as a border plant.
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It is naturally compact, but occasional pruning will help it from getting too leggy as it matures.
Climbers often make the trek just to see this plant in bloom.
Satsuki
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This is another rhododendron that is native to Japan.
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With a little pruning, the Satsuki rhodendron variety can make a beautifulbonsai tree.
It shows off large blooms that are various shades of pink.
The plant produces blooms that are typically a rosy purple but can lean a bit more pink or red.
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Moerheim
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The Moeheim azelea variety comes about as compact as they make them.
Medusa
The Medusa rhododendron can grow slightly taller than other dwarf varieties.
It can reach four feet at full maturity, but most rarely grow taller than three feet.
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The trumpet-shaped flowers on this plant range from coral pink to orange.
This variety comes in multiple shades of blue violet.
Its foliage turns bronze in the fall and winter.
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Dwarf rhododendrons reach 1 to 3 feet tall.
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