Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla'

Nova Zembla' Rhododendron, Evergreen Rhododendron, Midseason Rhododendron

A small, dense, upright, evergreen shrub prized for its large trusses of showy, bright red flowers. A cold hardy rhododendron that thrives in cooler regions but benefits from protection from winter winds. Flower color develops a deep pink tone in sunnier exposures. Very useful in foundation plantings or as a landscape accent.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 4-8
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring
Height6' - 8' (ft)
Spread3' - 6' (ft), 6' - 8' (ft)
Spacing 60"-84" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens
Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla' | Nova Zembla' Rhododendron, Evergreen Rhododendron, Midseason Rhododendron || A small, dense, upright, evergreen shrub prized for its large trusses of showy, bright red flowers. A cold hardy rhododendron that thrives in cooler regions but benefits from protection from winter winds. Flower color develops a deep pink tone in sunnier exposures. Very useful in foundation plantings or as a landscape accent.
Partial Sun, Spring, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Evergreen, Showy, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens
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