Name: Rhododendron Brown Eyes
SKU: rhododendron-brown-eyes
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$60.00

Rhododendron 'Brown Eyes' is a mid-sized shrub reaching 1.5m, featuring stunning pink, funnel-shaped flowers with golden-brown flares and dark speckles. Blooming midseason, it’s heat-tolerant and cold hardy, providing year-round interest.

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Specifications

Availability:

Next Release Not Yet Scheduled

Flower colour:

Pink

Flower characteristics:

Blotched Throat

Flowering time:

October (Mid-Flowering)

Leaf structure:

Oval

Leaf characteristics:

Plain Green Foliage

Growth habit:

Compact Dense Growth

Mature height:

1.5 Metre

Garden position:

Sun Tolerant

Frost tolerant:

Yes

Thrip resistant:

No

Fragrant:

No

Yak hybrid:

No

Description

Rhododendron Brown Eyes – Unique Pink Blooms with Golden-Brown Flair

Rhododendron ‘Brown Eyes’ is a striking hybrid, known for its beautiful pink, funnel-shaped flowers with wavy edges and a distinctive golden-brown flare on the upper lobes. Blooming midseason, this upright, spreading shrub makes a bold statement in any garden. The deep green elliptic to ovate leaves create an attractive backdrop for the vibrant flowers, while the plant’s heat tolerance makes it a versatile choice for a variety of garden settings.

As a mid-sized shrub, Rhododendron ‘Brown Eyes’ can reach a height of 1.5 meters and a similar width, adding both structure and color to your landscape. Its lightly scented, trumpet-shaped flowers feature coppery-bronze throats with dark brown speckles, giving the plant its unique ‘Brown Eyes’ name. Hardy down to -29°C, this rhododendron thrives even in colder climates.

Hybridized by Dexter and Bosley, Rhododendron ‘Brown Eyes’ is an elepidote variety that grows well in both sun and partial shade, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of garden conditions. Visit our nursery to see this beautiful plant in our display gardens, or shop online to add Rhododendron ‘Brown Eyes’ to your collection.

Size information

When you purchase a rhododendron, you will receive a well-established four-year-old plant grown in a 6L pot, with a strong root system and often developing flower buds, ready to settle in and thrive in your garden.

To help you plan for the plant’s eventual scale, the mature heights listed in the Product Information are estimated 10-year sizes from the time of planting. For more detail, please refer to our Size Guide in the FAQs.

Learn More: Size Guide

How to plant

All our rhododendrons are grown in pots, so you can plant them anytime, though autumn is ideal for encouraging strong root growth. Find the right spot based on your chosen rhodo, improve the soil generously with organic matter, gently tease out the roots, and plant shallow at or just below the original soil level. Finally, mulch well and water thoroughly to help your plant establish.

Read more here | Planting & Soil Preparation Guide

Care information

Rhododendrons are rewarding and easy to grow once their basics are right — most issues come down to watering, drainage, or planting depth. Follow our planting guide for a great start, prune as needed, mulch annually to keep roots cool, and feed lightly in spring for a spectacular bloom later in the year.

Keep an eye out for common issues like powdery mildew or thrip, and address them promptly. We have plenty of information on caring for your rhododendron, and if you can’t find what you need, we’re always happy to talk all things Rhodos. Find a full overview in our General Care Guide (link below).