Rhododendron retusum

Also Known As

Vireya Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Rhododendron retusum plant details

Rhododendron retusum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring, summer and winter red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron retusum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring, summer and winter
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, floriferous, long-blooming, rare, showy, vireya, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron retusum

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An upright growing but relatively dwarf species with small rounded leaves and an abundance of red flowers over a long blooming season. An easily grown and floriferous species.

By: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

[Terrestrial] Indonesia, Sumatra, Java 1,350-3,400m, 4,200-11,000'. Small shrub, upright with dark green leaves. Dark red hanging flowers. Probably collected in about 1850.