Buy Rhododendron 'Elizabeth Red Foliage'

Also Known As

Rhododendron 'Ostbo Red'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7a-9b

24-30 inch | $100.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Rhododendron 'Elizabeth Red Foliage' plant details

Rhododendron 'Elizabeth Red Foliage' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze and green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with 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 'Elizabeth Red Foliage'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, floriferous, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Elizabeth Red Foliage'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This hybrid has been around the northwest for a long time. The flowers are red in a lax truss in May. The new foliage is dark purple during early summer. Our 10 year old plant is 2 x 2'.

By: Gossler Farms

New spring leaves stay mahogany-red through the seasons becoming muted as winter begins. Little is known about the origin of this plant except it came from Ostbo some years ago, but was never propagated. No one knows for sure whether it’s a hybrid or a sport of ‘Elizabeth’. It does have the same red flowers and growth habit of ‘Elizabeth’. Also sold as 'Elizabeth Red Foliage'.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Here is an interesting plant whose new growth is red. The new leaves stay red through the seasons, though color tones brighten, then become muted as winter closes. Little is known about the origin of this plant except it came from Ostbo some years ago and for some mysterious reason was not propagated. No one knows for sure whether it's a hybrid or a sport of 'Elizabeth'. It does have the same red flowers and growth habit of 'Elizabeth'.