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Rhododendron 'Carmen'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-30"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Rhododendron 'Carmen' plant details

Rhododendron 'Carmen' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Carmen'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 30 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Carmen'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rhododendron repens hybrid that will have deep red flowers on a plant 6-8" tall and 24" wide.

By: Gossler Farms

Carmine-colored buds open into masses of lax, bell-shaped, dark red flowers. Small, emerald-green rounded leaves compliment this selection year round.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Everyone loves 'Carmen' at first sight. Whether in flower or not, this muffin of emerald green round leaves goes home with a lot of gardeners. 'Carmen' buds as a young plant. Its flowers are dark red. (sanguineum ssp. didymum x forrestii ssp. forrestii Repens Group)