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Rhododendron Anna Baldsiefen

Anna Baldsiefen Rhododendron

Anna Baldsiefen (Rhododendron ‘Anna Baldsiefen’) is an evergreen rhododendron with pink flowers. Its display arrives in the early-to-middle part of the rhododendron flowering season, with the exact timing influenced by local weather. Individual flowers measure about 1¼ inches across.

The plant develops upright branching and a dense crown. Its foliage is retained through winter, keeping a leafy framework between flowering seasons. Its low early growth makes it useful near the front of a planting where the flowers remain easy to see.

Give it acidic, humus-rich soil that stays moist and drains freely. A sheltered position with filtered light or morning sun is a useful starting point; protect the roots from prolonged drying and keep mulch clear of the stems.

Size guide
• Height: About 2 ft at 10 years; growth continues afterward
• Width: Allow for the cultivar’s natural branch spread; a verified numerical spread is not available in this reference.

Hardiness
• Approximate cold tolerance: -10°F
• USDA cold-limit equivalent: Zone 6a
This equivalence is calculated from the published temperature rating. Local conditions and summer climate also affect performance.

Best Uses
• Border
• Rock Garden
• Accent Plant

Plant type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Evergreen Shrub, Flowering evergreen shrub
Height
2 ft+
Width
8 '
Hardiness zones
6a–8
Sunlight
Part shade
Bloom time
Spring to summer
Flower color
Pink
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Soil
Acidic, Humus rich, Moist well-drained
Landscape use
Accent Plant, Border, Rock Garden
Shape
Dense, Upright
Bark
Smooth
Fruit
No
Fragrant
No
Deer resistant
No
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No
10-year height
2 ft