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Rhododendron 'Skookum'
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Rhododendron 'Skookum' plant details
Rhododendron 'Skookum' 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 water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Skookum'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring
- Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Skookum'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Bright red flowers with white anthers form a showy dome-shaped truss.
Strong red flowers held in a dome-shaped truss with white filaments. This is one of the very popular yakushimanum hybrids. It is a nice compact plant with an excellent shape. ([degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x 'Mars'] x 'America')
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
Strong red flowers.
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How to Grow Rhododendron 'Skookum'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 5'-7'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular
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