Rhododendron Skookum
Skookum Rhododendron
Skookum is a compact evergreen rhododendron with dark green foliage and clusters of red flowers in late spring. It develops a dense, rounded presence that works in borders and groups.
Grow in sun or partial shade, preferably with shelter from drying winds. Use acidic, humus-rich soil that remains moist and drains freely.
Grower reference size
Height: 3-4 feet
Width: 4-5 feet
- Plant type
- Broadleaf Evergreen, Evergreen Shrub
- Height
- 3-4 ft
- Width
- 4-5 ft
- Hardiness zones
- 5–8
- Sunlight
- Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Bloom time
- Late Spring
- Flower color
- Red
- Leaf color
- Dark Green
- Fall color
- Green
- Attracts
- Butterflies
- Soil
- Acidic, Humus rich, Moist well-drained
- Landscape use
- Border, Mass Planting
- Shape
- Compact, Rounded
- Fruit
- No
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Salt tolerant
- No
- Drought tolerant
- No
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