Rhododendron ‘Yaku Princess’ is a compact yakushimanum hybrid prized for its neat, mounded habit and color-shifting spring flowers—pink buds opening soft shell-pink and aging to near white.
Bloom: Dome trusses of funnel-shaped flowers; pink buds → pale pink/white with deeper pink edges; mid–late spring.
Foliage & habit: Broadleaf evergreen; small, glossy dark-green leaves (typical yak fuzzy/tan undersides when young); naturally dense, rounded form.
Size: About 2–3 ft tall and 3–4 ft wide at maturity (slow grower).
Hardiness: Reliable in USDA Zones 5–8; yak parentage gives good bud hardiness and better sun/heat tolerance than many rhodos.
Light: Partial shade best—morning sun, afternoon shade; can take a bit more sun in cool climates.
Soil: Acidic, humus-rich, evenly moist yet well-drained; mulch to keep roots cool and shallow.
Uses: Front borders, foundations, massing, small gardens.
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.
Rhododendron ‘Yaku Princess’ is a compact yakushimanum hybrid prized for its neat, mounded habit and color-shifting spring flowers—pink buds opening soft shell-pink and aging to near white.
Bloom: Dome trusses of funnel-shaped flowers; pink buds → pale pink/white with deeper pink edges; mid–late spring.
Foliage & habit: Broadleaf evergreen; small, glossy dark-green leaves (typical yak fuzzy/tan undersides when young); naturally dense, rounded form.
Size: About 2–3 ft tall and 3–4 ft wide at maturity (slow grower).
Hardiness: Reliable in USDA Zones 5–8; yak parentage gives good bud hardiness and better sun/heat tolerance than many rhodos.
Light: Partial shade best—morning sun, afternoon shade; can take a bit more sun in cool climates.
Soil: Acidic, humus-rich, evenly moist yet well-drained; mulch to keep roots cool and shallow.
Uses: Front borders, foundations, massing, small gardens.
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.
