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Rhododendron 'Arthur Osborn'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 7b-9b

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Rhododendron 'Arthur Osborn' plant details

Rhododendron 'Arthur Osborn' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze and green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade 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 'Arthur Osborn'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Arthur Osborn'

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Funnel-shaped, horizontal or pendulous, ruby, terracotta colored flowers. Compact and vigorous plant with fawn indumentum. This European hybrid got an AM in 1933. (sanguineum ssp didymum x griersonianum)

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Very dark red bells with dark green leaves/some shade.

Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Arthur Osborn' plant

How to Grow Rhododendron 'Arthur Osborn'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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