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    • Photo of Rhododendron 'Francesca' flower, foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators

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    Rhododendron 'Francesca'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Rhododendron 'Francesca' plant details

    Rhododendron 'Francesca' 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. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Francesca'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Francesca'

    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Black red buds form large trusses of bright carmine-red flowers. Large recurved leaves on this patented plant.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    This rhododendron is patented with the U.S. Patent Office. Leaves are large on a wide, open plant. Flowers are black-red in the bud, opening bright carmine-red in large trusses.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Black-red buds open to carmine-red flowers in late midseason. The large trusses stand above slightly curved leaves. Broad, globe-shaped habit.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Francesca' plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron 'Francesca'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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