Botanial Name: Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla'
Type: Broadleaf evergreen
Family: Ericaceae
Zone: Hardy to Zone 4 (-34 to -29°C )
Height: 5.00ft (1.5m)
Width: 5.00ft (1.5m)
Bloom Time: May
Bloom Description: Red with darker spotting
Light: part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium
Suggested Use: Hedge
Flower: Showy
Leaf: Evergreen
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Other: Winter Interest
Tolerate: Rabbit
Brilliant magenta orbs decorate this evergreen shrub come mid-spring. Makes the perfect addition to a woodland garden or in foundation plantings. Thrives in cooler climates but appreciates protection from stiff winter winds. Prefers acidic, well-drained soil and cool summers.
