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Rhododendron Holden's™ Red
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Bright red flowers open in spring on a plant that spreads 6 to 8 feet wide while holding at 4 to 5 feet tall. Rhododendron Holden's™ Red grows in part sun to part shade, hardy from Zone 5 through Zone 8.
The dark green leaves set off the flower color and hold their look through winter.
The Holden's rhododendrons were selected for two things that matter more than flower color: bud hardiness that holds through Zone 5 winters, and foliage that resists the leaf spot and root troubles that shorten the life of many rhododendrons. They are sold under the WorryFree® label for that reason.
The large-leaf rhododendrons hold their foliage year-round rather than thinning like the small-leaved types. Below about 25 degrees the leaves droop and curl up, curling tighter the colder it gets, and they open again within hours once temperatures rise. It looks alarming the first winter and it is entirely normal, a water-conserving response rather than a sign of trouble.
The broad spreading habit suits a hedge or a mass planting. Acidic soil is necessary, roughly pH 4.5 to 6.0, with good drainage and steady moisture. Mulch the shallow roots.
Height 4'- 5' Spread 6'- 8'
USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8
Lowest Temperatures -20°F to -10°F
Part sun to part shade - 3 to 6 hours of direct sun, or dappled light through the day
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