Rhododendron Vulcan. Filtered to full sun growing conditions. Though larger growing tends to be densely covered with dark green.
Rhododendron griersonianum x griffithianum vulcan wrought in vulcan s happiest mood william wordsworth 1770 1850 vulcan introduced in 1938 is an evergreen elipidote rhododendron developed by english plantsman anthony waterer of waterer crisp rhododendron griersonianum was pollinated with a r. Though larger growing tends to be densely covered with dark green. Rhododendron vulcan is a compact variety bearing long slender leaves and large almost crepe like scarlet red blooms with contrasting black anthers.
Evenly moist well drained acidic soils parentage.
Large 5 x 5 feet usda zone. It s a great choice for growing in a container on a sheltered patio but is equally suited to growing in a border. Vulcan rhododendron will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity with a spread of 5 feet. Filtered to full sun growing conditions.