Trilby Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Trilby' (H-2)
SKU
01025
A small and showy evergreen shrub highly valued for its large trusses of vibrant red flowers that contrast beautifully with the dark green foliage on distinctive red stems. Thrives in cooler regions. Very effective as an accent plant or a background plant in perennial beds, or in mass plantings and hedges.
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Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | roh-doh-DEN-dron |
|---|---|
| Lore | Rhododendron was named and classified by Linnaeus who named it from the Greek for rose tree. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | Although this Rhododendron looks beautiful anywhere in the landscape, its small size and showy coloring make it perfect for the middle of the border. Ideal with other acid-loving shrubs along foundations of the house or the base of a fence. Great background for virtually all perennials. Also works well to cover ground beneath and behind a smaller accent tree. Makes a good hedge when left to grow into its natural shape. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 8
Your climate may be too cold for this plant