Rhododendron strigillosum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-12'
W: 4'-10'

planting zones

7b-9b

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Rhododendron strigillosum plant details

Rhododendron strigillosum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron strigillosum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron strigillosum

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark, blood-red flowers on top of long slender leaves which are heavily coated with stiff bristles. Midrib of the leaves is coated with a thick layer of indumentum. I've had a long history with this plant as I first saw it in Ted Van Veen's book, Rhododendrons in America, in the late 60's. It remains one of my favorites.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This early-blooming species has tubular bell-shaped, deep red to crimson-scarlet flowers with dark red nectar pouches. The flat truss has 8-12 flowers. The leaves are elliptic to oblanceolate and are up to seven inches long often with recurved and bristly leaf edges. From northeastern Yunnan and Sichuan, China.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Fabulous species with early spring red flowers and followed by attractive new growth. Best with a high canopy of shade to buffer the late spring frosts from the early bloom and new growth. This is the Ben Nelson form which is one of the best.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Upright habit, with bristle new growth. Long narrow leaves 7"x 2" and bright green. Splashing deep blood-red flowers to 2 1/2" long are tubular bell-shaped, appearing in early spring in trusses of 8-12.