Buy Rhododendron 'Brittenhill Bugle'

Also Known As

Rhododendron 'Britton Hill Bugle'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 6'-12'

planting zones

7b-10a

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Rhododendron 'Brittenhill Bugle' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Brittenhill Bugle'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Brittenhill Bugle'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dense, matte green foliage is covered each year with large, bugle-shaped, red trusses with dark eyes on each of the flowers.

By: Bloom River Gardens

An introduction from Britt Smith, the large trusses on this plant are composed of red blooms with dark red eyes and a pronounced bugle shape. Buds very heavily and covers itself with magnificent flowers. Matte, green foliage densely covers the plant. ('Karkov' x 'Red Loderi')

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Brittenhill Bugle' plant

How to Grow Rhododendron 'Brittenhill Bugle'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen