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Rhododendron 'Dr. H.C. Dresselhuys' | Dr. H.C. Dresselhuys Rhododendron

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DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron ‘Dr. H.C. Dresselhuys’ is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with an upright, broad habit and dark green leaves. In late spring it carries dome-shaped trusses of funnel-shaped flowers in rich purple-red to dark pink tones. The clusters create a bold display above the foliage and are visited by bees and other pollinators during the main rhododendron season.

This cultivar, originally from the Netherlands, has been widely used in breeding programs for cold-climate rhododendrons and remains a dependable garden shrub. Its strong color, substantial foliage, and late-spring flowering make it well suited to woodland borders, group plantings, and prominent foundation sites.

DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron ‘Dr. H.C. Dresselhuys’ is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with an upright, broad habit and dark green leaves. In late spring it carries dome-shaped trusses of funnel-shaped flowers in rich purple-red to dark pink tones. The clusters create a bold display above the foliage and are visited by bees and other pollinators during the main rhododendron season.

This cultivar, originally from the Netherlands, has been widely used in breeding programs for cold-climate rhododendrons and remains a dependable garden shrub. Its strong color, substantial foliage, and late-spring flowering make it well suited to woodland borders, group plantings, and prominent foundation sites.

 

  • Family: Ericaceae
    Height: 6 to 10 ft
    Width: 6 to 8 ft
    Foliage color: Evergreen, lanceolate dark green leaves, usually matte to slightly glossy
    Flower color: Purple-red to bright pink-red
    Bloom time: Late spring to early summer, typically late May into June
    Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
    Water requirements: Medium
    Maintenance: Medium — deadhead spent trusses after flowering and prune lightly only to remove dead wood
    Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 10
    Wildlife attractors: Flowers attract early-season pollinators; foliage provides shelter for small birds and garden wildlife

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