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Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

7a-10a

6-9 inch | $34.75

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9-12 inch | $40.75

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24-30 inch | $100.75

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Rhododendron 'Scarlet Leopard' plant details

Rhododendron 'Scarlet Leopard' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring chocolate, pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Scarlet Leopard'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate, pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Scarlet Leopard'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rich, carmine-pink wavy-edged flowers becoming light pink further in. Dark, brownish-red eye with a heavy dose of brown dots covering nearly the entire surface of the dorsal lobe.

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How to Grow Rhododendron 'Scarlet Leopard'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- red
- chocolate
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen