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More Information: Rhododendron 'Hot Dawn'


R. 'Hot Dawn' 
  Photo: Christina Woodward

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3¼" across, strong to vivid purplish red. Dome-shaped truss holds 16-22 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, obtuse apex, cuneate to oblique base, 4-5" long, dull green. Plant upright, open growth habit

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Mars x degronianum ssp yakushimanum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Brueckner

Registration Reference:  ARS 902

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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