Buy Rhododendron 'Francesca'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

5a-8b

9-12 inch | $40.5

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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

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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.