Buy Rhododendron 'Fred Peste'

Also Known As

Rhododendron 'Fred G. Peste'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

7a-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Rhododendron 'Fred Peste' plant details

Rhododendron 'Fred Peste' 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 'Fred Peste'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Fred Peste'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
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

Cardinal-red flowers with just a hint of darker red spotting and maroon in the throat. Very dark, olive-green foliage with recurved edges looks great year-round.

By: Bloom River Gardens

The lovely, non-fading, cardinal-red flowers of this well rounded plant have just a hint of darker red freckling and maroon in the throat. The best feature of all is the dark olive green foliage. It has slightly recurved margins that are a rich contrast to the tawny leaf undersides.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

This cultivar was a breakthrough in hybridizing when it was first introduced by the late Fred Peste. Through careful selection, he was able to produce a plant with bright red flowers and heavily indumented foliage. Midseason bloom. Upright habit.