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President Roosevelt Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'President Roosevelt' (H-3)
Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron
SKU #01978
LIGHT:
Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 5 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A stunning evergreen with prominently variegated foliage and blooms. A sprawling habit with deep green leaves, each accented with an irregularly-shaped, bright golden yellow center. Provides multi-season interest in the landscape. Rounded trusses of vibrant, red flowers with visible white centers explode in spring. An exceptional specimen plant. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Azalea (Azalea); Gardenia (Gardenia); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | A stunning evergreen with prominently variegated foliage and blooms. A sprawling habit with deep green leaves, each accented with an irregularly-shaped, bright golden yellow center. Provides multi-season interest in the landscape. Rounded trusses of vibrant, red flowers with visible white centers explode in spring. An exceptional specimen plant. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Azalea (Azalea); Gardenia (Gardenia); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does President Roosevelt Rhododendron produce flowers?
Early spring
Is President Roosevelt Rhododendron evergreen or deciduous?
President Roosevelt Rhododendron is Evergreen.
What are the special features of President Roosevelt Rhododendron?
President Roosevelt Rhododendron is Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators.
How fast does President Roosevelt Rhododendron grow?
President Roosevelt Rhododendron has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use President Roosevelt Rhododendron in my landscape?
President Roosevelt Rhododendron is suitable for: Border, Hedge.
What color are President Roosevelt Rhododendron flowers?
President Roosevelt Rhododendron produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of President Roosevelt Rhododendron?
President Roosevelt Rhododendron has Variegated foliage.
What plants grow well with President Roosevelt Rhododendron?
Good companion plants for President Roosevelt Rhododendron include: Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Azalea (Azalea); Gardenia (Gardenia); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia).
How do I care for President Roosevelt Rhododendron?
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.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.