American Rhododendron Society Web Site ARS
navigation menu background

Rhododendron Plant Search

New Search

  "Printer Friendly" Page

More Information: Rhododendron 'New Patriot'


R. 'New Patriot' 
  Photo: The Dow Gardens Archive, Bugwood

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 1" across, vivid purplish red with white anthers. Held in ball-shaped truss with 8 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, acute apex, cuneate base, convex, 1¼" long, glossy, medium green, retained 1 year (50%). Upright, spreading, open habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (selected PJM group seedling x pink-flowered mucronulatum) x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Weston Nurseries

Registration Reference:  ARS 892

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.


American Rhododendron Society
P.O. Box 43, Craryville, NY 12521
Ph: 631-533-0375   E-Mail: member@arsoffice.org
©1998-2024, ARS, All rights reserved.