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More Information: Rhododendron 'Robert Louis Stevenson'


R. 'Robert Louis Stevenson' 
  Photo: Diane Weissman

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-campanulate, about 1" across, vivid red. Lax truss.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves glossy, deeply veined, indumentum below, dark green. Compact habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  May Day Group x Jester

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Seabrook

Registration Reference:  ARS 671

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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