Rhododendron 'Birat Red'

Also Known As

Rhododendron 'Birat's Red'
Birat Red Vireya

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

10a-12

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Rhododendron 'Birat Red' plant details

Rhododendron 'Birat Red' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Birat Red'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 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 'Birat Red'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Collected in the wild & regarded as affinity of R. zoelleri, An upright well-branched growth habit, with dark green leaves. Grown and named by Norman Cruttwell in Papua New Guinea. The color is soft luminous red. New leaves have sparse rusty scales. Coll