Rhododendron ‘Minnetonka’ is a compact, cold-hardy, small-leaf rhododendron that blankets itself in soft lavender-mauve blooms in spring. Its dense, rounded habit and bronzy winter foliage make it a reliable front-of-border shrub for cool climates.
Bloom: Rounded trusses of pale lavender to mauve, lightly spotted flowers; April–May.
Foliage & habit: Small-leaf evergreen; naturally dense and mounding; leaves often turn bronze/purple in winter.
Size: Typically 2–3 ft tall and wide (older plants to ~4 ft).
Hardiness: Very hardy, USDA Zones 4–8.
Light: Partial shade best—morning sun, afternoon shade; shelter from winter wind.
Soil: Acidic, humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained; mulch to keep roots cool.
Uses: Foundation plantings, massing, woodland/rock gardens, front borders.
Toxicity: All parts toxic if ingested (grayanotoxins).
All plants come with a regular black nursery pot
Please note: The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.
Bloom out.
Rhododendron ‘Minnetonka’ is a compact, cold-hardy, small-leaf rhododendron that blankets itself in soft lavender-mauve blooms in spring. Its dense, rounded habit and bronzy winter foliage make it a reliable front-of-border shrub for cool climates.
Bloom: Rounded trusses of pale lavender to mauve, lightly spotted flowers; April–May.
Foliage & habit: Small-leaf evergreen; naturally dense and mounding; leaves often turn bronze/purple in winter.
Size: Typically 2–3 ft tall and wide (older plants to ~4 ft).
Hardiness: Very hardy, USDA Zones 4–8.
Light: Partial shade best—morning sun, afternoon shade; shelter from winter wind.
Soil: Acidic, humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained; mulch to keep roots cool.
Uses: Foundation plantings, massing, woodland/rock gardens, front borders.
Toxicity: All parts toxic if ingested (grayanotoxins).
All plants come with a regular black nursery pot
Please note: The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.
Bloom out.
