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    Rhododendron 'Malahat'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 7b-9a

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    Rhododendron 'Malahat' plant details

    Rhododendron 'Malahat' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze and 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 'Malahat'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Malahat'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 9a
    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

    This hybrid has brilliant red flowers showing a darker red blotch. Long, narrow, forest-green leaves have undersides of sparse, reddish indumentum. I have seen this plant described as being late flowering, but I have also seen it in full flower in British Columbia in late April! ('Gill's Triumph' x strigillosum)

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Brilliant red flowers with a dark red blotch.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Malahat' plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron 'Malahat'

    • 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

      • bronze
      • 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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