Rhododendron April Song

April Song (Rhododendron ‘April Song’) 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 2 inches across. The nested floral layers add depth to each blossom. Wavy petal edges give the clusters additional texture. Clusters commonly carry about 10 blossoms.

The plant develops upright branching and a rounded outline. Its foliage is retained through winter, keeping a leafy framework between flowering seasons. It can provide a flowering focal point within a mixed shrub border or woodland-edge planting.

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 5 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: -20°F
• USDA cold-limit equivalent: Zone 5a
This equivalence is calculated from the published temperature rating. Local conditions and summer climate also affect performance.

Best Uses
• Border
• Woodland Gardens
• Accent Plant

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Evergreen Shrub, Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

5 ft+

Width

36-48 in.

Hardiness zones

5a–8

Sunlight

Part shade

Bloom time

Spring to summer

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Acidic, Humus rich, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Woodland Gardens

Shape

Dense, Rounded, Upright

Fragrant

No

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

5 ft