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Buy Rhododendron 'President Roosevelt'

Also Known As

Rhododendron 'Eleanor Roosevelt'
Rhododendron hybrid 'President Roosevelt'
Rhododendron x 'President Roosevelt'
President Roosevelt Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 5'

planting zones

7a-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Rhododendron 'President Roosevelt' plant details

Rhododendron 'President Roosevelt' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring cream, pink and 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 'President Roosevelt'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream, pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, foundation plant, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'President Roosevelt'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Recognized for its great flower combination and as an added bonus, variegated foliage. Buds open red, fading to white in the center. Dark green leaves have a bold yellow streak along the mid-rib. Great contrast.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Flowers strong red at edges with white center, prefers humusy soil, regular water, Hardy to about 0 F.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Showy is the most descriptive word for 'President Roosevelt'. Both foliage and flower are multicolored. The frilly flower is red, fading to white in the center, and leaves have bold golden streaks along the midrib. A very unusual plant! (arboreum hybrid)