The Nova Zembla Rhododendron is a popular selection for using in borders, hedges, woodland gardens, or foundation plantings. This heavy blooming accent plant produces large trusses of vibrant red flowers during the spring. These showy flowers are trumpet-shaped, lightly scented, and standout beautifully against its glossy dark green foliage. The leaves are narrow with wavy margins. This showy evergreen features an upright and rounded growth habit that is compact and dense. Perfect for cooler regions.