About Nova Zembla
The best red. Clusters of bright crimson trumpet-shaped flowers with darker red centers. Blooms in late May. Grows slowly but can live for 40 years or more. More sun-tolerant than most rhododendrons.
About Rhododendron, Finnish
From the University of Helsinki, Finland, and tested at the U of M Landscape Arboretum, where they sometimes rebloom in the fall. The evergreen leaves are a shiny dark green on top and downy underneath. Needs well-drained, acidic soil.
Pot Size & Price
3 gal. pot
$46.00
Height
5'
Width
6'
Sunlight Exposure
Partial Sun
Catalog
S101
Plant Traits
Poisonous