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More Information: Rhododendron 'Ward's Ruby'


R. 'Ward's Ruby' 
  Photo: Diane Weissman

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower campanulate, single, about 1¼" across, dark red, lower part of dorsal lobe a deeper color. Lax truss holds 2-3 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, up to 1⅛" long, glossy, dark green. Leaves turning reddish-purple in winter. Dense, compact plant.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Hybridized or Selected by:  unknown

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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