Rhododendron hookeri

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Rhododendron hookeri plant details

Rhododendron hookeri is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring coral, pink, purple and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron hookeri

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: coral, pink, purple and red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron hookeri

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Upright growing shrubs with attractive smooth gray or maroon bark. The dark green leaves have tufts of hairs ("hooks") along the veins on their lower surfaces. The bell-shaped flowers (early to mid-spring) are bright cherry-red to deep crimson or pinkish to amethyst-purple with darker nectaries. A fine early season bloomer that remains quite rare in cultivation. Best in light shade or the woodland garden. Grown from seed collected in the wild. Very large leaves on this form.