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More Information: Rhododendron 'Sham's Ruby'


R. 'Sham's Ruby' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2¼" across, strong purplish red with a slight blotch of deep purplish red. Ball-shaped truss has 16 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 4½" long, glossy, moderate olive green, retained 2 years. Upright, broad plant habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Kettledrum x America

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Shammarello

Registration Reference:  ARS 754

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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