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.