Buy Rhododendron 'Melrose Flash'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 5'

planting zones

7a-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Rhododendron 'Melrose Flash' plant details

Rhododendron 'Melrose Flash' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring magenta 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 'Melrose Flash'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Melrose Flash'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With a parentage nightmare like this it better be good...and it is! Yellow-green flowers with bright purple-pink margins. The "flash" will catch everyone's eyes.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This interesting hybrid introduced by Merle Sanders of Roseburg, Oregon has yellow-green flowers with "flashy" purplish-pink margins. Wow, how showy! It is a great plant with delightful foliage that will make a wonderful impression in your garden. This is a plant you will not want to miss! (['Scintillation' x ('Mrs. A.T. de la Mare' x 'King of Shrubs') ] X 'Holy Moses')