Rhododendron 'Canadian Sunset'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

7a-9a

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Rhododendron 'Canadian Sunset' plant details

Rhododendron 'Canadian Sunset' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze and green foliage. In spring cream, orange, red, salmon and yellow 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 - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Canadian Sunset'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Canadian Sunset'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Quite different! The buds begin as a good solid red and open to flowers of an almost salmon-orange, fading to creamy yellow toward the center. Add to this the beauty of a compact, rounded bush with indumented leaves and it's almost too good to be true. (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x 'Gipsy Queen')