Rhododendron 'Vulcan's Son'
Rhododendron 'Vulcan's Son'
Price: $39.75
Size: see below
Description
Growth Habit: intermediate (5 x 5 feet)
USDA Zone: 5b
Exposure: filtered to full sun
Growing Conditions: evenly moist, well drained acidic soils
Parentage: ('Mars' x giersonianum)
USDA Zone: 5b
Exposure: filtered to full sun
Growing Conditions: evenly moist, well drained acidic soils
Parentage: ('Mars' x giersonianum)
Color Category: red
Bloom Time: May
Comments: Found growing in a field of R. 'Vulcan', but with some different characteristics. The leaves are larger, flatter, and thicker, making it less suceptable to tip burn and consequently, more tolerant of sun exposure. The flowers are still the same size as 'Vulcan' and still a bright red.