Buy Rhododendron 'Gartendirektor Rieger'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

6a-9b

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

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Rhododendron 'Gartendirektor Rieger' plant details

Rhododendron 'Gartendirektor Rieger' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream, red and yellow 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. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Gartendirektor Rieger'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Gartendirektor Rieger'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly 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

Creamy yellow with a small red eye deep in the throat. The upper lobe also sports numerous red spots. Wonderful foliage is from R. williamsianum.

By: Bloom River Gardens

An introduction from Hobbie in Germany. Many fine rhododendrons have come from Hobbie and this is another. The flowers are a creamy yellow with a small red eye. The plant and foliage show its great R. williamsianum parentage.