Buy Rhododendron forrestii Tumescens Group

Also Known As

Rhododendron forrestii ssp. forrestii Tumescens Group
Rhododendron forrestii var. tumescens

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Rhododendron forrestii Tumescens Group plant details

Rhododendron forrestii Tumescens Group is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze and 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 forrestii Tumescens Group

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron forrestii Tumescens Group

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Exceedingly low grower. Our plant is 25-30 years old and is 3” tall x 15” wide. These plants are 1”x3” across. The broad deep green leaves bck up the deep red bells.'

By: Gossler Farms

Red flowers atop dainty, nearly oval leaves reaching upwards to 1.5 inches. More of a dome-shaped plant with densely packed leaves. If this plant never flowered it would still rank as a choice selection for the garden.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This plant differs from the species in its dome shaped habit, often with larger leaves and flowers. This variety has light tomentum on the upper surface of the leaves which are dark shiny green, rounded, and slightly puffy and wrinkled on top, with purplish undersides. Tubular, bell shaped, fleshy flowers are bright scarlet or crimson, and are borne singly or in pairs.