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More Information: Rhododendron 'Shogun'


R. 'Shogun' 
  Photo: Donna Keough

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3¾" across, fragrant, white with a red throat consisting of tightly packed red rays. Held in dome-shaped truss with 10-11 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong to narrowly obovate, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 4¼" to 6¾" long, yellow-green with sparse, tawny hairs below, leaves retained 3-4 years. Open habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     degronianum ssp yakushimanum x Coronation Day

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Korth

Registration Reference:  ARS 944

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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