Rhododendron 'Salmon Trout'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-9'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Rhododendron 'Salmon Trout' plant details

Rhododendron 'Salmon Trout' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring orange and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Salmon Trout'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Salmon Trout'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is another of the interesting cinnabarinum hybrids with their long tubular flowers. They are always very unusual with their long bell-like blossoms which look as if they are made of wax. Upright and willowy growing the leaves are medium sized and are often a gray-green. (cinnabarinum ssp. cinnabarinum Roylei Group x 'Royal Flush')