Rhododendron ‘Kluis Sensation’ – Evergreen Shrub with Ruffled Red Blooms | Cold Hardy 15–18 Inch Field Grown Plant

Bring vibrant color and elegant evergreen structure to your landscape with this live Rhododendron ‘Kluis Sensation’, a cold-hardy rhododendron prized for its rich red ruffled blooms and reliable garden performance. This field-grown evergreen shrub produces striking late midseason flowers with heavily ruffled petals that create a bold, eye-catching display against glossy green foliage.

Compact yet vigorous, ‘Kluis Sensation’ develops into a dense evergreen shrub reaching approximately 5 feet tall over time, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, foundation plantings, shaded borders, and ornamental landscapes. Hardy to approximately -5°F, this rhododendron performs well in cooler climates while providing year-round texture and seasonal floral interest.

These well-established field-grown plants have typically spent several years developing strong root systems for excellent garden performance. You will receive a healthy live plant approximately 15–18 inches wide, similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

What You Will Receive:

• 1 live Rhododendron ‘Kluis Sensation’ plant
• Approximately 15–18 inches wide field-grown plant
• Healthy, rooted evergreen shrub
• Late midseason flowering rhododendron
• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information:

• Common Name: Kluis Sensation Rhododendron
• Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Kluis Sensation’
• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
• Growth Stage: Established field-grown plant
• Sun Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sunlight
• Soil: Acidic, moist, well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil
• Mature Height: Approximately 5 feet in 10 years
• Growth Habit: Dense evergreen shrub
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 6–8
• Cold Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -5°F
• Bloom Time: Late midseason
• Bloom Color: Red ruffled blooms
• Container Friendly: Yes, while young and excellent for shaded patios

Care Tip:

Rhododendrons perform best in acidic soil with good drainage and protection from intense afternoon sun. Mulching helps retain moisture and protect shallow root systems.

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.