Rhododendron 'Hansel'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'

planting zones

6b-9b

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Rhododendron 'Hansel' plant details

Rhododendron 'Hansel' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring orange and salmon flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Hansel'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and salmon blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Hansel'

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lax trusses open a soft salmon-orange with dark spotting most prominent on the upper lobe. A color not often seen. Drawing from its bureavii parent new foliage has a buff-colored indumentum. A sister seedling of 'Gretzel'.

By: Bloom River Gardens

As with most of our rhododendrons R. hansel has rusty red indumentums. Will probably get 3-4’ in time.

By: Gossler Farms

This Lem hybrid has very good foliage with buff colored indumentum. The flowers are salmon-orange in soft, shaded tones and tend to be upright rather than drooping. A very pretty and enjoyable plant. (bureavii x 'Fabia')