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Scarlet Wonder Dwarf Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Scarlet Wonder' (H-2)
Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron
SKU #01020
This dwarf evergreen shrub has an outstanding appearance, with showy scarlet-red flowers backed by interesting, shiny green, quilted leaves. Thrives in cooler regions and withstands more sun exposure than many others. Very effective as an accent in a mixed shrub border, or as a spring specimen plant.
LIGHT: Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Slow growing; forms mound 2 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Design Ideas | This versatile Dwarf Rhododendron lends a decidedly formal character due to its compact habit. Plant in small groupings in front of taller shrubs. Line several for edging or as mini hedges to highlight plantings of perennials. Ideal for massing under the canopies of trees with other understory species. Ideal for small city gardens, courtyards and side yards, where space is a premium. The best plant for hiding an older Rhododendron's bare legs. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Camellia (Camellia); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Magnolia (Magnolia) |
| 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. |
| History | This hybrid selection was made by Dietrich G. Hobbie, Westerstede/Linswege, Germany in 1960, the result of a cross between seed parent R. 'Essex Scarlet' and R. forrestii spp Repens Group as pollen parent. |
| Lore | Rhododendron was named and classified by Linnaeus who named it from the Greek for rose tree. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This versatile Dwarf Rhododendron lends a decidedly formal character due to its compact habit. Plant in small groupings in front of taller shrubs. Line several for edging or as mini hedges to highlight plantings of perennials. Ideal for massing under the canopies of trees with other understory species. Ideal for small city gardens, courtyards and side yards, where space is a premium. The best plant for hiding an older Rhododendron's bare legs. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Camellia (Camellia); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Magnolia (Magnolia) |
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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History
| History | This hybrid selection was made by Dietrich G. Hobbie, Westerstede/Linswege, Germany in 1960, the result of a cross between seed parent R. 'Essex Scarlet' and R. forrestii spp Repens Group as pollen parent. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Rhododendron was named and classified by Linnaeus who named it from the Greek for rose tree. |
We no longer grow this plant
We no longer grow this plant
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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.