Rhododendron 'Neon'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6b-9a

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Rhododendron 'Neon' plant details

Rhododendron 'Neon' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Neon'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Neon'

USDA Zones: 6b - 9a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rhododendron 'Neon' has a vivid orangey-peach with a yellow throat, dark leaves, and compact growing to boot! You will not miss ‘Neon’ when it blooms!, Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 2½" across, light yellow with some early orange shading on lobes and reverse, hose-in-hose. Ball-shaped trusses hold 19 flowers. Best in dappled shade in well drained, humitic soil, with regular water. Pollinator friendly.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Bell-shaped flowers with orange edging giving way to peach and then yellow further in the throat. Oblong leaves are glossy and dark green. Great color combination.