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Rhododendron 'Halfdan Lem'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 5'

planting zones

6a-8b

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Rhododendron 'Halfdan Lem' plant details

Rhododendron 'Halfdan Lem' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features glossy 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 'Halfdan Lem'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Halfdan Lem'

USDA Zones: 6a - 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

Large, bright red trusses atop thick, dark green foliage. Winner of three awards in one show: Best Truss in Show, Best Red in Show and Best American Hybrid! A popular plant and rightly so.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This fantastic plant is one of the best hybrids introduced. It has huge, tight, bright red trusses and broad, thick, deep green foliage. A survivor of several very cold winters, we feel it may be hardier than rated. A shapely giant with exuberant growth. At one show a truss won; Best Truss in Show, Best Red in Show AND Best American Hybrid! ('Jean Marie de Montague' x 'Red Loderi')