Rhodo catawbiense Nova Zembla
$87.99
Rhododendron Nova Zembla forms a dense evergreen shrub with bright red spring flower clusters for hedges, screens, and foundation beds.
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Description
Dense evergreen growth and bright red mid-spring flower clusters make Rhododendron Nova Zembla a strong choice for a hedge, privacy screen, or foundation bed. The upright shrub matures about 5 to 8 feet tall and wide, with dark green leaves that stay through the year.
Plant it in partial sun with moist, well-drained, acidic soil and shelter from drying winter winds. Water regularly while roots establish, mulch without covering the crown, and feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering. The flowers attract hummingbirds and pollinators. The plant is toxic if eaten, so keep plant material away from children, pets, and grazing animals.
Additional information
| Height | 5 ft – 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Rhodo catawbiense Nova Zembla, Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla', Rhododendron catawbiense, Rhododendron Nova Zembla Inkarho, Rhododendron Nova Zembla INKARHO (Easydendron) |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Red |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Architectural planting, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Hedge, Screen, Foundation Planting |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Nova Zembla Rhododendron, Nova Zembla Catawba Rhododendron |
| Blomidon Item No | C135, MO23007921, RHOCANZ0003G, RHOCANZ0402G, RHOCANZ0002G, 201816336, 201816337, 201871301, 201847295, 201823120 |
| Usps | Bright red flower trusses cover the evergreen shrub in mid-spring., Dense upright growth forms a hedge, screen, or foundation accent., Grow in partial shade with moist but well-drained soil. |
| Propagation | Propagate with semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer. |
| Pests | Watch for vine weevil, leafhoppers, lacebugs, scale insects, caterpillars, and aphids. |
| Diseases | May be affected by powdery mildew, petal blight, bud blast, and silver leaf. |
| Pruning | Pruning is usually unnecessary; tidy wayward shoots after flowering. |
| Hazardous information | This rhododendron is toxic if eaten. Keep plant material away from children, pets, and grazing animals. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil moist but not soggy, especially during establishment. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial sun with shelter from harsh afternoon exposure. |