Rhododendron Elizabeth (Red Leaf)
- Code: HELIZR
- Flower Colour: Red
- Flowering Month: April
- Height After 10 Years: 100-125cm
- Interesting Foliage: Yes
- Scent: Not Scented
- Hardiness: To -20 °C
Similar to Elizabeth in that this plant has masses of scarlet, funnel campanulate flowers in April. It is a rounded and compact shrub which is quite vigorous with an upright habit. The leaves are burgundy red, especially on young growth through the summer. This plant will regularly also flower in the autumn. Height 80-100cm in 10 years.
We love this plant for it's fantastic red flower and wonderful foliage. Also known as 'Ostbo's Red Elizabeth', 'Ostbo's Red Foliage' and 'Ostbo's Elizabeth'.
- Ideal for containers and small gardens.
- Easy to grow.
- Group: yakushimanum.
- Parentage: unknown, believed to be derived from Elizabeth Group.
- Hybridization date: pre 2000 (pre 1958).
- Bred by: E. Ostbo. Origin: American.
- Habit: Compact bushy.
- Ideal position: Dappled shade.
- Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6.
- RHS Hardiness Rating: H3/4.
- How we usually propagate this plant: Cutting.
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