President Roosevelt rhododendron
Rhododendron 'President Roosevelt'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'President Roosevelt' rhododendron (Rhododendron 'President Roosevelt') is an evergreen shrub for borders, shade gardens, woodland settings, and specimen plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It blooms in early to late spring, and hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Western sword fern, Red trillium, and Paris coral bells.