Red Rhododendron Shrub

Rhododendron x Nova Zembla

Vibrant red blooms brighten landscapes in spring

Evergreen foliage offers year-round visual interest

Tolerates drought once established, requiring minimal care



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Heat Tolerant Shrub + Giant Red Blooms

Why Red Rhododendron Shrubs?

Extreme heat tolerance meets huge red blooms in the spring, making the Red Rhododendron second to none. In fact, this heat-tolerant Rhododendron can go where no rhododendron has ever gone before...thriving in direct sunlight or partial shade.

Popular for its huge clusters of vibrant red flowers, this shrub takes any garden up a notch. And not only is it stunning...but it's also adaptable to an array of conditions, from poor soil to sweltering temperatures and beyond. The Red Rhododendron is even drought-tolerant, so you won't have to worry about installing irrigation or watering constantly.

From flower beds to walkways and property borders or groupings along your foundation, the Red Rhododendron delights. You can grow them just about anywhere you want!

Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better

First, your Red Rhododendron is shipped in a larger container with nutrient-rich soil, ensuring you receive an established and better-developed plant. Many of our competitors only offer small sizes, which will take years to reach an appealing height.

And unlike other big-box garden centers, we never ship bare-root. When your Red Rhododendron arrives at your door, it has its healthy roots intact to deliver bolder color, bigger blooms, and better branching than ever before.

You'll be excited about your new rhododendrons. Watch them quickly fill in voids with scarlet blooms and glossy foliage that are not found in any other specimen. Get your Red Rhododendron today!

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Product Details

Mature Height:5-8 ft.
Mature Width:5-6 ft.
Sunlight:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom Season(s):Spring Blooming
Growth Rate:Moderate Growing
Botanical Name:Rhododendron x Nova Zembla
Does Not Ship To:AK, AZ, HI
Grows Well In Zones:4-8 outdoors
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Growing Zones: 4-8 outdoors

(hardy down to -20℉)

Customer Reviews & Photos

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Mary B.
4/21/2026
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Red Rhody

I received a very healthy plant and immediately placed it I the ground. It appears to be doing well!

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Douglas S.
4/20/2026
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Great hedge shrub for my fenced yard perimeter.

This plant was easy to pot given its preference for shallow roots. To date, they all (8) seem to be thriving.

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Bradford L.
4/19/2026
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First-Class Rhodes

My three rhododendron shrubs arrived right on time and in excellent condition. They are growing very nicely. Thank you.

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Kathleen J.
4/8/2026
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Happy Red Rhododendron!

It was in good shape when it arrived. I planted it immediately and it looks like it is getting flower buds already!

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William K.
4/6/2026
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Small but nice and healthy

Good company

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