Rhododendron ‘Fred Peste’ Live Evergreen Shrub | Red Bell Shaped Blooms | Compact Hardy Rhododendron | #1 Container Grown

Add bold color and evergreen beauty to your landscape with Rhododendron ‘Fred Peste’, a compact flowering shrub prized for its rich red bell-shaped blooms and manageable growth habit. Blooming in mid-season, this attractive rhododendron produces clusters of vivid red flowers that create a striking display against glossy evergreen foliage.
Its compact mature size makes it ideal for woodland gardens, foundation plantings, borders, and decorative containers where year-round structure and vibrant seasonal color are desired. Cold hardy and easy to maintain, ‘Fred Peste’ is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add classic rhododendron beauty to smaller landscape spaces. You will receive a healthy container-grown plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Rhododendron ‘Fred Peste’ shrub
✔️ Grown in #1 nursery container
✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen plant
✔️ Red flowering landscape shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Fred Peste Rhododendron
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Fred Peste’
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Established container-grown plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sun
Soil: Acidic, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: Approximately 3 feet
Mature Width: 3–4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–8
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in acidic soil with consistent moisture and apply mulch annually to maintain cool roots and healthy foliage. Prune lightly after flowering if shaping is desired.