Yaku Princess Rhododendron – Rhododendron 'Yaku Princess' Live Starter Plant | Ships Without Pot | Evergreen Flowering Shrub | Easy to Grow

Add year-round beauty to your landscape with this live Yaku Princess Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Yaku Princess') starter plant. This compact evergreen shrub is prized for its abundant spring blooms that emerge from apple-blossom pink buds and open into soft pinkish-white flowers with deeper pink and green spotting. Attractive long green leaves feature fuzzy tan-orange undersides, adding ornamental interest throughout the year. Its naturally bushy habit makes it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, shrub borders, informal hedges, and woodland gardens.

Starter plants are grown in trays and are shipped without a pot. They should be potted and grown in a protected location for 6–12 months before transplanting into the landscape. Plants may not be flowering at the time of shipment.

You will receive:

✔️ 1 live Yaku Princess Rhododendron starter plant
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted starter plant
✔️ Ships without nursery pot
✔️ Ready for potting and continued growth
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Yaku Princess Rhododendron
Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Yaku Princess'
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full shade to partial shade
Soil: Rich, acidic, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 4–5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Pot your starter plant after arrival and grow it in a protected area for 6–12 months before planting outdoors. Provide acidic, well-draining soil and consistent moisture. Fertilize with an acid-loving plant fertilizer during the growing season, and prune after flowering if shaping is needed.