Rhododendron Baden Baden

Baden Baden Rhododendorn

Baden Baden (Rhododendron ‘Baden Baden’) is an evergreen rhododendron with red flowers. Its display arrives near the middle of the rhododendron flowering season, with the exact timing influenced by local weather. Individual flowers measure about 2 to 2½ inches across. The flower tubes widen into flared faces that display the color clearly. Clusters commonly carry about 6 blossoms.

The plant develops outward-spreading growth and a dense crown. The green leaves have a glossy surface that gives the foliage a distinct presence between flowering seasons. Its low early growth makes it useful near the front of a planting where the flowers remain easy to see.

Give it acidic, humus-rich soil that stays moist and drains freely. A sheltered position with filtered light or morning sun is a useful starting point; protect the roots from prolonged drying and keep mulch clear of the stems.

Size guide
• Height: About 2 ft at 10 years; growth continues afterward
• Width: Allow for the cultivar’s natural branch spread; a verified numerical spread is not available in this reference.

Hardiness
• Approximate cold tolerance: -15°F
• USDA cold-limit equivalent: Zone 5b
This equivalence is calculated from the published temperature rating. Local conditions and summer climate also affect performance.

Best Uses
• Border
• Rock Garden
• Accent Plant

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Evergreen Shrub, Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

2 ft+

Width

2'

Hardiness zones

5b–9

Sunlight

Part shade

Bloom time

Spring to summer

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Acidic, Humus rich, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Rock Garden

Shape

Dense, Spreading

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

2 ft