Description
Rhododendron ‘Besse Howells’ features large, rounded trusses of deep purplish-red frilly petals with deep red blotches complemented with long, oval-shaped glossy and slightly wrinkled dark green foliage. Perfect for the small garden offering a compact growth habit of 3 to 6 feet tall and wide. Responds well to pruning after flowering. Benefits from evenly moist, well-drained, slightly acidic-based soil and mulch. Use as an informal hedge, accent, foundation, mass planting and for winter interest. Hummingbird and pollinator attractor. Deer and rabbit resistant. Photo credit Wikimedia
