Rhododendron 'Holden's™ Red' (HoldenRhodo221)

Rose red flowers
Dark green foliage
Low rounded form
Group: Elepidote
Flower buds are set at young age

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
100-125 cm

SPREAD:
100-125 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Rhododendrons require constant moisture (but not standing water), a fertile soil with a low pH and grow best in partial shade. Any pruning should be done soon after flowering to ensure bud set. Plants can benefit from protection (burlap wrap) against drying winter winds and sun in an exposed location.

Additional Notes about Holden's™ Red Rhododendron:

Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi.

Elepidote: Without scales, as opposed to lepidote. Large leaf.

Lepidote: Having scales. Tiny scales typically cover the undersides of the leaves. Small leaf.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Evergreen

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Moist to Average

GROWTH RATE:
Slow

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Mounding
Spreading
Upright
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen
Border/edging
Patio plants

PH TOLERANCE:
Low (up to 7.0)