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Flowering Period: Mid Spring to Late Spring

Flower Type: Single, bell-shaped, in clusters

Fragrant Flowers: -

Foliage Color: Dark Green in acidic soil

Fragrant Foliage: -

Berries: -

Berry Color: -

Attracts: Butterflies, Beneficial Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer, Humidity, Full Sun in cool climates

Bred by L. de Rothschild in Great Britain and introduced in 1935, 'Carmen' is a sanguineum subsp. didymium X forrestii cross in the Repens Group.

Growing in a rounded mound to 20 inches tall and 3 feet wide, the Carmen Rhododendron is ideal for use as an accent plant in smaller garden spaces or groupings where space allows. It is also suitable for containers. It is a fine addition to red-theme gardens, rhododendron and azalea gardens, Asian or Zen gardens, small-space gardens, and woodland gardens.

Suggested Spacing:  4 feet or more apart for space between plant

A little good advice goes a long way when it comes to growing Rhododendrons successfully. Rhododendrons are easy to grow and care for when planted correctly and in the right spot. 

Rhododendrons thrive in moist, well-drained, acidic soil rich in organic matter and part shade, preferably morning sun with afternoon or heavily filtered sun. All-day dappled shade is okay as well. Whether growing in the ground or containers, constantly soggy or wet soil is problematic for Rhododendrons. Some soils, such as heavy clay, quick-draining sand, or otherwise poor soils, might need to be amended to provide sufficient nutrients, better soil drainage, and moisture retention. In containers, select a pot with a drainage hole(s) and use a 50/50 blend of professional potting mix and potting soil. Avoid using any native soil in pots. Feed Rhododendrons after they bloom with an acid-loving formula such as an Azalea, Camellia & Rhododendron Food.