Rhododendron rubineiflorum

Also Known As

Vireya Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 3"
W: 3"

planting zones

10a-11

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Rhododendron rubineiflorum plant details

Rhododendron rubineiflorum is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun 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 rubineiflorum

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN wide, 3 IN tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, long-blooming, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron rubineiflorum

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An extremely dwarf and tiny-leaved vireya with relatively large ruby-red flowers through much of the year. This species has deep green, glossy, tiny and narrow leaves and the plant is almost prostrate, running underground to form a small-scale groundcover. Not as difficult in cultivation as some of the other diminutive species.