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More Information: Rhododendron 'Burma'


R. 'Burma' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3¼" across, deep red with heavy black dorsal spotting. Conical-shaped truss holds 17 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, rounded base, undulate margins, 5⅛" long, moderate olive green, retained 2-3 years. Broad, rounded habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Mars x Fanfare

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Leach

Registration Reference:  ARS 842

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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