R. 'Big Deal'

Rhododendron ‘Big Deal’ is a beautiful compact, hardy evergreen rhododendron featuring abundant trusses of softly colored pale yellow flowers, each marked with a distinctive greenish-yellow blotch in the throat. The flowers are openly funnel-shaped with gently wavy petals, and large rounded trusses can contain 18–20 blooms, creating an impressive display in mid to late spring.

Its dense, low-growing habit makes ‘Big Deal’ especially useful where a more compact rhododendron is desired. The handsome dark green foliage provides year-round interest, while the abundant spring flowers make this an excellent choice for woodland gardens, borders, and foundation plantings.

An Ed Mezitt hybrid from Weston Nurseries, ‘Big Deal’ is also valued for its exceptional hardiness, with the American Rhododendron Society registry reporting plant and bud hardiness to at least -20°F.

A wonderful choice for gardeners looking for a compact, floriferous pale yellow-flowered rhododendron with outstanding cold tolerance.