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Rhododendron 'Good News'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 6b-8b

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Rhododendron 'Good News' plant details

Rhododendron 'Good News' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with 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 - 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 'Good News'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Good News'

USDA Zones: 6b - 8b
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

Red buds open to shimmering crimson-red flowers with wavy lobes. Pale green new growth with a light covering of fawn tomentum. Great plant for late season color.
A beautiful, free flowering, compact plant favored for its late blooming season when most have finished. Red buds open to translucent crimson red flowers with slightly wavy lobes. New pale green growth is thinly covered with fawn tomentum on the leaf underside. ('Britannia' x 'Romany Chal')

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Red buds open to translucent crimson red.

Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Good News' plant

How to Grow Rhododendron 'Good News'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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