Wissahickon Rhododendron – Evergreen Rhododendron | Purple Red Midseason Blooms | Field Grown 12–15" Plant

Add bold midseason color and dependable evergreen beauty to your landscape with this live Wissahickon Rhododendron, Rhododendron ‘Wissahickon’, a cold-hardy ornamental shrub prized for its vivid purplish-red blooms and adaptable garden performance. Large funnel-shaped flowers open in rich purple-red tones accented by soft pink throats and delicate freckles, forming dramatic ball-shaped trusses with up to 16 blooms each. Blooming in midseason, this eye-catching rhododendron provides vibrant color when spring gardens are at their peak. Semi-glossy yellowish-green evergreen foliage offers year-round texture and structure, while the naturally open branching habit creates an elegant woodland appearance. Sun tolerant and extremely hardy to approximately -10°F, ‘Wissahickon’ is an excellent choice for borders, woodland gardens, foundation plantings, and ornamental landscape accents. These field-grown plants feature established root systems ready to thrive in the garden. You will receive a healthy live plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Wissahickon Rhododendron plant
✔️ Approximate field-grown size: 12–15 inches
✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen shrub
✔️ Purple-red flowering rhododendron
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Wissahickon Rhododendron
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Wissahickon’
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Established field-grown plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Soil: Acidic, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil
Mature Height: Approximately 5 feet in 10 years
Growth Habit: Open upright evergreen shrub
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–8
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -10°F (-23°C)
Bloom Time: Midseason
Bloom Color: Purplish-red with pink throat and freckles
Flower Size: Approximately 3⅛ inches across
Foliage: Semi-glossy yellowish-green evergreen leaves
Special Features: Sun tolerant and cold hardy

🌿 Perfect Landscape Uses
✔ Woodland gardens
✔ Foundation plantings
✔ Mixed shrub borders
✔ Evergreen specimen shrub
✔ Pollinator-friendly spring gardens

💡 Care Tip: Plant in acidic soil with mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and protect shallow roots. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourages fuller growth.