Rhododendron America

America Rhododendron

America (Rhododendron ‘America’) is an evergreen rhododendron with red flowers. Its display arrives in the later part of the rhododendron flowering season, with the exact timing influenced by local weather. The flower tubes widen into flared faces that display the color clearly. Clusters commonly carry about 10-12 blossoms. Contrasting dark red markings add detail within the flower faces.

The plant develops an irregular branch pattern. Its foliage is retained through winter, keeping a leafy framework between flowering seasons. It can provide a flowering focal point within a mixed shrub border or woodland-edge planting.

Choose a sunny position with acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Maintain moisture during establishment and dry weather, and mulch over the root zone without burying the stems.

Size guide
• Height: About 5 ft at 10 years; growth continues afterward
• Width: Allow for the cultivar’s natural branch spread; a verified numerical spread is not available in this reference.

Hardiness
• Approximate cold tolerance: -20°F
• USDA cold-limit equivalent: Zone 5a
This equivalence is calculated from the published temperature rating. Local conditions and summer climate also affect performance.

Best Uses
• Border
• Woodland Gardens
• Accent Plant

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Evergreen Shrub, Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

5 ft+

Width

6-8 '

Hardiness zones

5a–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring to summer

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Acidic, Humus rich, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Woodland Gardens

Shape

irregular

Fragrant

No

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

5 ft