Rhododendron 'Scarlet Wonder'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5b-8b

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Rhododendron 'Scarlet Wonder' plant details

Rhododendron 'Scarlet Wonder' is a slow-growing 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 water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Scarlet Wonder'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Scarlet Wonder'

USDA Zones: 5b - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Brilliant scarlet red flowers to brighten up any day set against smaller, dense, glossy green leaves. Winner of silver and gold medals and no wonder why. This German hybrid should find a place in every garden.

By: Bloom River Gardens

'Scarlet Wonder' should have a home in every garden. This German hybrid is too good to miss. It is a low, exceptionally compact plant with dense glossy green leaves that have a delightful texture. The plant will stand more sun and exposure than most. This is a plant you will enjoy 11 months of the year. Then in the 12th month it will explode into a mass of brilliant scarlet red. An unforgettable show! This fabulous rhododendron won a silver and gold medal. It is not hard to see why! ('Essex Scarlet' x forrestii ssp. forrestii Repens Group)