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    Rhododendron 'Brigg's Red Star'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 5'-6'

    planting zones

    • 6a-8b

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    Rhododendron 'Brigg's Red Star' plant details

    Rhododendron 'Brigg's Red Star' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Brigg's Red Star'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms
    Uses: rare, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Brigg's Red Star'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Large, bright red flowers with frilled edges and dark brown speckling. Leaves are dark green and are held for 3 years. A rarity among rhododendrons.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Brigg's Red Star' plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron 'Brigg's Red Star'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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