This rhododendron variety is well-adapted to various growing environments, and can be resilient in the sun. Anah Kruschke has a brighter green foliage that accentuates the incredible reddish-purple blooms. It will often bloom April to May, depending on the environmental conditions. 

Care

Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures and shelter from drying winter winds. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Happiest growing in partial or dappled sunlight this rhododendron would do well in moist but well-drained soil that is slightly acidic.

Growth Habit

The "Anah Kruschke" rhododendron has a rounded growth habit typically reaching a mature size of 5 to 6 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. It's an evergreen shrub with a medium growth rate, developing a dense, open multi-stemmed appearance. The plant is known for its dark green, glossy foliage and abundant, red-purple flowers in tight, medium-sized trusses. Best grown in zones 6-9.

Toxicity

While we can’t deny their beauty, rhododendrons are considered highly toxic to dogs. In fact, all it takes is a few curious nibbles of any part of the plant—leaves, stems, petals, or pollen—to land your pet in the emergency vet clinic. Nova Zembla Rhododendron is NOT deer resistant.