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Lord Roberts Rhododendron

Rhododendron x 'Lord Roberts' (H-2)

Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron
SKU #00955
5-8

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OVERVIEW
Description Dense-growing evergreen shrub valued for its large trusses of showy flowers. Prefers cooler regions but some protection from winter wind is helpful. Does best in sun. Use as an accent or specimen.
Light Full sun
Watering Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
Blooms Spring
Mature Size Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care
Problems/Solutions Coastal Exposure
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Rounded
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Hedge
Design Ideas This Rhododendron tolerates more sun than most, so feel free to combine it with most any favored flowering shrub. Dense foliage makes good foundation planting or hedge. May be planted as a single accent or grouped in islands around the edges of sparsely canopied trees. Ideal for separating driveways or front yards. Plant where it gets enough sun to backlight the flowers, which will make the gorgeous color pop.
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Azalea (Azalea); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
CARE
Care Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures and shelter from drying winter winds. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
HISTORY
Lore Rhododendron was named and classified by Linnaeus who named it from the Greek for rose tree.

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