Rhododendron 'Variegatum'

Rhododendron ponticum is a medium-sized evergreen, rhodo with a compact round habit. The leaves are narrow elliptical, dark green with a creamy white to light yellow edge. This rhododendron species flowers mainly in May, with bell-shaped lilac pink to mauve bell-shaped flowers in fixed clusters. Rhododendron ponticum 'Variegatum' prefers a location in filtered sunlight or partial shade, sheltered from harsh winds and with a shaded root zone. It requires an acidic, moist, well-drained soil that should never be allowed to dry out completely, requires little pruning and is hardy.