Taurus Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Taurus' (H-3)
Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron
SKU #01029
| Description | An impressive, high-impact evergreen shrub for year-round enjoyment. Deep red buds contrast nicely with the handsome, deep green leaves. Mature plants bloom early to mid-season with large, glowing red flowers. Similar to 'Grace Seabrook', but with larger stature. An excellent choice for a foundation plant or hedge. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 6 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Camellia (Camellia); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Gardenia (Gardenia); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Your climate may be too warm for this plant
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Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to California on or around January 3rd, 2024, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
From $75.00
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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Davis Ace Hardware 815 3rd Street
Davis, California 95616 -
El Rancho Nursery Inc. 5098 Ellsworth Rd
Vacaville, California 95688 -
Lowe's 1751 East Monte Vista Avenue
Vacaville, California 95688
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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.