Rhododendron 'Hot Lips'

Also Known As

Hot Lips Vireya

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 4'

planting zones

10a-12

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Rhododendron 'Hot Lips' plant details

Rhododendron 'Hot Lips' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly 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 'Hot Lips'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, fragrant, vireya, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Hot Lips'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We were in Auckland visiting Jan and Brian Oldham. I spotted a plant with flowers and foliage very similar to 'Queensland'. Tall growing, sturdy with big leaves and an extremely fragrant large pink truss. 'Queensland' came to us from Peter Schick and the two plants may be siblings or at least cousins. We called Peter the "Johnny Appleseed" of Vireyas for his generous distribution of plants up and down our west coast.