Rounded trusses of white flowers edged mauve-pink stand out against the dark evergreen leaves of Rhododendron Gomer Waterer. The dense, broad shrub reaches about 5 to 8 feet tall and wide, making it useful for a flowering hedge, screen, or sheltered woodland border.
Plant it in acidic, humus-rich soil that stays moist but drains freely. It grows in full sun or partial shade when the roots remain reliably moist, and a layer of mulch helps keep the shallow root zone cool. Water regularly in dry weather and feed with fertilizer for acid-loving plants after flowering.
The flowers attract pollinators and hummingbirds. This plant is harmful if eaten, so wear gloves when handling it.
