Rhododendron 'Besse Howells' Rhododendron x ‘Besse Howells’ Captivating! Ruffled 2.5” burgundy-red flowers accented by a dark red blotch. Evergreen foliage. Compact, very floriferous, and hardy. Excellent choice to mass in groupings as an elegant focal point of the garden, and for foundation plantings. Shammarello hybrid. Zone 6. 4-6’T x 4-6’W.
Prefers morning sun, afternoon shade, and moist, well-draining soil.