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
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 |
Critter Resistance
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | Red |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rhododendron 'Firestorm'
Prune immediately after flowering in late spring by cutting branches to just above a set of leaves.