Rhododendron ''Firestorm''

firestorm rhododendron

  • Massive spring blooms
  • Use as a flowering shrub
  • Lovely foliage
  • Dependable late May bloom

  • Hardiness Zone: 5-8
  • Height: 3-4 ft
  • Spread: 3-4 ft
  • Bloom Color: Red Shades

Purchase options for firestorm rhododendron

  • Size: #2 12-15"
  • Status: BeautiFULL
  • Availability: In Stock

$59.00


A cross between 'Vulcan' and 'Chocolate Soldier', 'Firestorm' is a small shrub with red, open, funnel-shaped flowers that have wavy edges. Each blossom is 3-3.5" wide that drastically stand out among the lime green leaves. Compact spreading form lends itself well to foundation use or in groupings to form a lower flowering hedge. Superb foliage, dependable late May bloom that's spectacularly showy.

Attributes
Great Foliage
Foliage Color
Green
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Rabbit Resistant
Flower Color
Red
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Late Spring
Early Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Winter
Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist, Well-Drained
Growing Tips for Rhododendron ''Firestorm''

Prune immediately after flowering in late spring by cutting branches to just above a set of leaves.