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More Information: Rhododendron 'Torero'


R. 'Torero' 
  Photo: Hachmann Nursery

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 2" across, deep red with inconspicuous dark red markings on dorsal lobes. Truss holds 14-17 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, rounded base, slightly recurved edges, 4" to 4¾" long, glossy, dark green, brown hairs on veins below. Broad, upright habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Oratorium x Hachmann's Feuerschein

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hachmann, Hans

Registration Reference:  RHS 92

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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