Bring bright spring color to smaller spaces with Rhododendron 'Towhead'. You will enjoy profuse, soft yellow blooms in spring, followed by glossy evergreen foliage that can take on bronzy tones in winter. Its naturally compact habit makes it easy to tuck into foundation beds, woodland edges, and mixed borders where you want year-round structure without a large footprint.

Give your plant moist, well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. A light mulch of pine bark or leaf mold helps conserve moisture and protect shallow roots, but keep mulch pulled back from the base of the stems. Water deeply during dry spells, especially in the first few seasons, and avoid soggy sites that can lead to root stress. Shelter from harsh winter wind and hot afternoon sun helps foliage look its best.

Site 'Towhead' in part shade for reliable flowering; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal. After flowering, you can lightly prune to shape, remove damaged branches, or maintain a dense, mounded form. Use it as a low, evergreen accent near paths, mass it for a soft yellow spring display, or pair it with other acid-loving companions like ferns, heathers, and shade-tolerant perennials for layered texture through the seasons.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Part sun
• Mature height: 24-36"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Evergreen: Yes

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