Rhododendron Hybride Nova Zembla. It is an old garden hybrid that has proven its value over time. Raised and introduced by koster sons nova zembla features stout trunks with thick stems their bark becoming scaly and very attractive over time.
Rhododendron nova zembla is a wonderful evergreen shrub. Flower color develops a deep pink tone in sunnier exposures. Prisé pour ses fleurs remarquablement jolies et sa résistance extrême au froid rhododendron nova zembla est un petit arbuste à feuilles persistantes vigoureux qui produit de grandes grappes arrondies de fleurs rouges brillantes.
A dense growing plant with broad green leaves that will set it apart from shrubs with finer foliage.
Nova zembla means new land the rhododendron is named for the island of that name off the northern coast of russia. A cold hardy rhododendron that thrives in cooler regions but benefits from protection from winter winds. Nova zembla is one of the iron clad rhododendrons an informal name that indicates rhododendrons that are easy to grow and are hardy even in cold climates. Red flowers with a dark red blotch and white anthers.