HORIZON MONARCH RHODODENDRON

Rhododendron 'Horizon Monarch'

COLLECTION

Royce Rhododendron

FAMILY

Ericaceae

PLANT TYPE

Shrub

ZONE

7-9

CULTURE

Plant in acidic, moist, well-drained soil, in partial shade.

NOTEWORTHY CHARACTERISTICS

Grows up to 6 feet tall with red buds opening to large flowers in shades of yellow with red flares. The large flowers attract birds, bees, and butterflies.

PROBLEMS

When grown in favorable conditions, pests are minimal. In wet conditions, plants will suffer from root rot.

GARDEN USES

Use as a specimen. ‘Horizon Monarch’ is a true collector’s plant.

HISTORY

‘Horizon Monarch’ was donated to the Arboretum in 2013 by the American Rhododendron Society.