Buy Rhododendron 'Johnny Bender'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 4'

planting zones

6b-8b

18-24 inch | $80.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

24-30 inch | $100.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

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Rhododendron 'Johnny Bender' plant details

Rhododendron 'Johnny Bender' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red 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 'Johnny Bender'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Johnny Bender'

USDA Zones: 6b - 8b
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

Tight trusses of dark, blood-red flowers sit atop large, glossy, elliptical foliage. Attractive year round.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This is an outstanding rhododendron in every respect, and it is beautiful in all seasons. The foliage is elliptical, about 5-7" long and 2 to 2½" wide, dark, glossy green and of a heavy texture reminiscent of a polyploid. You'll swear these leaves were just polished! The flowers are also of a heavy texture and are a bright, but deep, blood red, held in round, tight trusses. ('Jean Marie de Montague' x 'Indiana')