Rhododendron 'Holden'

Common Name: Holden Rhododendron

Scientific Name: Rhododendron hybrid 'Holden'

Zone: 5 to 8

Blossom Colour: Bright rose-red with dark red blotch

Flowering Type: Openly funnel-shaped flowers, approximately 2½ inches across, in large trusses; blooms in mid-spring

Summer Colour: Glossy, leathery dark green foliage

Fall Colour: Evergreen; foliage remains dark green through fall and winter

Mature Height (ft): 4 to 5

Mature Spread (ft): 5 to 6

Exposure: Partial shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal

Tree Type: Broadleaf evergreen shrub

Watering: Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil; avoid waterlogged conditions

Fertilization: Apply a specialized fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants after blooming subsides