Rhododendron 'Starburst'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'
W: 4'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Rhododendron 'Starburst' plant details

Rhododendron 'Starburst' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring magenta, purple and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 'Starburst'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: magenta, purple and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, foundation plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Starburst'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark red-purple flowers open to reveal a golden blotch surrounded by white. Dark green foliage with red stems. Tends to be higher than wide with an open habit.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Bright red purple flowers accented by a golden blotch on the upper petal make this a showy flower. Then to make it even more of a show stopper, the blotch and center of the flowers are surrounded in white. It's late flowering, extending your blooming season, and it has interesting wavy foliage. Sometimes mistakenly sold as 'Dark Star'. ('Moser's Maroon' x 'Purple Splendour')