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Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5b-9a

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

24-30 inch | $100.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

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Rhododendron 'Sefton' plant details

Rhododendron 'Sefton' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring burgundy 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 'Sefton'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Sefton'

USDA Zones: 5b - 9a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large, dark pink to maroon colored flowers with a bold brownish-purple blotch on the dorsal lobe and ruffled edges. Trusses sit atop large, bold leaves. Has stood the test of time having been in production for over 130 years.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Large, plum-maroon flowers with darker spotting are produced in fairly large trusses. Plant has a low, spreading growth habit and benefits from pinching to prevent a straggly appearance. The flower color makes this a sensation, especially when grown with other plants. (catawbiense hybrid)