Rhododendron ‘Fireman Jeff’ – Red Flowering Evergreen Shrub

Rhododendron ‘Fireman Jeff’ is a striking evergreen shrub featuring vivid red flowers with matching red calyces, creating a bold spring display. Rich green foliage provides year-round interest, making it a standout feature in a partly shaded garden.

Growing to around 1.2 metres high and 1 metre wide, it prefers a sheltered position with filtered light and moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Protect from hot afternoon sun and mulch annually to help retain soil moisture and keep roots cool.

In Ballarat gardens, choose a sheltered, partly shaded position where soil moisture can be maintained. Visit Navigators Nursery, your local frost-hardy nursery near Ballarat, for help choosing plants and finding the right position in your garden.