Rhododendron ‘Francesca’ Evergreen Shrub | True Red Midseason Blooms | 15–18 Inch Field Grown Plant | Cold Hardy to -10°F

Bring bold color and classic evergreen beauty to your landscape with this live Rhododendron ‘Francesca’, a stunning cold-hardy rhododendron prized for its rich true red blooms and compact elegant growth habit. Blooming in midseason, this beautiful evergreen shrub produces vibrant red flowers that stand out brilliantly against lush green foliage, creating a striking focal point in woodland gardens, borders, and foundation plantings.

With a mature size of approximately 4 feet tall in 10 years, ‘Francesca’ remains compact enough for smaller landscapes while still delivering impressive floral impact. Hardy to approximately -10°F, this reliable rhododendron performs beautifully in cooler climates and provides year-round evergreen structure. These healthy field-grown plants have spent years developing strong root systems for successful garden establishment.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Rhododendron ‘Francesca’ plant
✔️ Approximately 15–18 inch wide field-grown size
✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen shrub
✔️ Midseason true red flowering rhododendron
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

• Common Name: Francesca Rhododendron
• Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Francesca’
• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
• Growth Stage: Established field-grown plant
• Sun Requirements: Dappled light or morning sun with afternoon shade
• Soil: Acidic, moist, well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil
• Mature Height: Approximately 4 feet in 10 years
• Growth Habit: Compact evergreen shrub
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 5–8
• Cold Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -10°F
• Bloom Time: Midseason spring blooms
• Bloom Color: Bright true red
• Container Friendly: Yes, while young and excellent for shaded patios

Care Tip

Plant in acidic soil with mulch around the base to help maintain cool roots and consistent moisture. Light pruning immediately after flowering encourages a fuller, more compact shape.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.