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More Information: Rhododendron 'Red Pepper'


R. 'Red Pepper' 
  Photo: Margaret Taylor

Predominant Flower Color:  Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower tubular funnel-shaped, wavy edged, 2" across, opening brilliant orange yellow, flushed with vivid red and with a vivid orange yellow blotch, lightly scented. Ball-shaped truss holds 20-23 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes, slightly

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 1¾" long, strong yellow green above and discrete hairs below.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  10°F  ( -12°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Gallipoli x austrinum

Hybridized or Selected by:  Aromi

Registration Reference:  ARS 963

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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