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Rhododendron verticillatum

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Rhododendron verticillatum plant details

Rhododendron verticillatum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring 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 verticillatum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, vireya, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron verticillatum

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

[Epiphytic] Malaysia (Borneo) & Indonesia (Kalimantan) 700-1,500m  2,300 -4,900'. Shrub to 2 meters, with leaves in tight pseudowhorls. Flowers are narrowly funnel-shaped, red to orange-red.  Up to 15 flowers in a truss.

By: The Bovees Nursery

Gardening facts about Rhododendron verticillatum plant

How to Grow Rhododendron verticillatum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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