Description
Rhododendron 'Holden's Red' is a dense, spreading evergreen shrub that forms a neat, mound-like shape with stunning, dark glossy foliage. In mid-May, it bursts into bright red blooms, providing a spectacular spring display. The colorful buds offer impressive winter interest, making it a perfect year-round addition to any garden. This old-fashioned beauty thrives in shaded areas, adding vibrant color to garden borders or shaded landscapes.
Growing to a mature height of 5 feet and width of 8 feet, Rhododendron 'Holden's Red' prefers part to full shade and acidic, rich, well-draining soil. It has a slow growth rate and is ideal for zones 5–8.
Each plant comes in a #2 (2 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Rhododendron maximum 'Independence'
Light: part shade – full shade
Watering: around twice a week during the growing season
Soil: acidic, rich, well draining soil
Zone: 5 – 8
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: multi-stemmed evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (5') , width (8')
Blooming Season: flowers mid spring
Growth Rate: slow
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