Buy Rhododendron 'Besse Howells'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-4'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5a-8b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Rhododendron 'Besse Howells' plant details

Rhododendron 'Besse Howells' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and 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. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Besse Howells'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Besse Howells'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rosy-red flowers open early May and are ruffled with a darker blotch. Flowers tend to be plentiful on this compact growing plant.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Ruffled, rosy-red flowers with a darker blotch are plentiful on this compact plant. Livingston & West's 'Hybrids and Hybridizers' mentions Shammarello's hybridizing efforts and how they were directed toward breeding compact, hardy rhododendrons, such as 'Besse Howells'. (red catawbiense hybrid x 'Boule de Neige')