- Type:
- Broadleaf evergreen
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 4-8
ëYaku Prince is a compact, pink-flowered rhododendron that typically matures over time to 3 tall and as wide. It is reportedly a hybrid of R. ëKing Tut (seed parent) and R. degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ëKoichiro Wada (pollen parent). Tubular funnel shaped pink flowers (to 2.5î across) with darker markings bloom in late midseason (April-May in St. Louis). Elliptic olive green leaves (to 5î long). Hybridized by Shammarello.
- Part shade to full shade
- Medium
- Medium
Best grown in acidic, humusy, organically rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers a sun dappled part shade. Foliage may scorch in full sun. Acidify soils prior to planting and thereafter as needed. Plant in a location protected from strong winter winds. Good soil drainage is essential (doesnÃt like ìwet feetî). Poor drainage inevitably leads to root rot, therefore raised beds/plantings should be considered in heavy clay soils such as those present in much of the St. Louis area. Shallow, fibrous root systems (do not cultivate around plants) will benefit greatly from a mulch (e.g., wood chips, bark or pine needles) to help retain moisture and stabilize soil temperatures. Roots must never be allowed to dry out. Clip off spent flower clusters immediately after bloom as practicable.
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