Monrovia Jean Marie De Montague Rhododendron
Best vibrant evergreen for gardeners seeking low maintenance curb appeal.
A reliable, dense evergreen that brings vibrant color to the landscape with its large, showy red flower trusses. It is an excellent choice for creating privacy screens or adding a focal point to garden borders, provided it is sheltered from harsh afternoon sun.
$132.00
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a high-impact, classic red blooming shrub
- Homeowners with partially sunny yards needing durable evergreen foliage
- Urban landscapers working with limited outdoor square footage
Who should skip it
- Growers in regions with naturally high-pH soil types
- Impatient decorators wanting an instant mature landscape look
- Beginners with poorly drained or heavy-moisture garden plots
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Vibrant red trusses create an immediate focal point in spring landscapes.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws hummingbirds and essential pollinators to the garden.
Maintenance Ease
Straightforward care, though requires specific site selection to thrive.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts perfectly to foundation plantings, privacy screens, or standalone accents.
Climate Sensitivity
Demands protection from harsh afternoon sun and drying winter winds.
Structural Integrity
Rounded growth habit provides consistent, year-round evergreen structure.
Key Specs
Mature Height
5-7 feet
Mature Spread
5-7 feet
Bloom Season
Spring
Flower Color
Red
Growth Rate
Moderate
Light Requirement
Partial Sun
Water Requirement
Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Plant Type
Evergreen
Plant Form
Shrub
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