A small, dense, upright, evergreen shrub prized for its large trusses of showy, bright red flowers. A cold hardy rhododendron that thrives in cooler regions but benefits from protection from winter winds. Flower color develops a deep pink tone in sunnier exposures. Very useful in foundation plantings or as a landscape accent.
Wonderful dark red flowers with darker spotting during late May to early June. These can fade to deep pink in strong sun. Great dark green foliage on a sturdy upright plant. Good for hedging and screening. It is also heat and sun tolerant, and very hardy. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
- Recommended for: Hedging/screening.
- Easy to grow.
- Ideal position: Most garden situations.
- Habit: Dense.
- Group: Hardy Hybrid.
- Parentage: 'Parsons' Grandiflorum'(s) X unknown.
- Hybridization date: pre 1950 (1902).
- Tolerant of more sun and heat.
- Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6.
- How we usually propagate this plant: Cutting.