Hotspur Orange is a deciduous shrub with clusters of lightly-scented orange trumpet shaped flowers which emerge in mid-Spring. Well-drained, highly acidic soil is a must for this plant. It should only be pruned once the flowering is over. Growing Details Common Name: Rhododendron Hotspur Orange Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Moist Height: 1-1.5m Spread: 1-1.5m Description This variety provides a spectacular show in spring when the foliage is almost hidden by masses of large trumped-shaped orange flowers.