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More Information: Rhododendron 'Cornish Cross Group'


R. 'Cornish Cross Group' 
  Photo: Homer Salley

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower narrowly campanulate, Flowers 3"-4" across, of heavy substance, deep pink to red, darker outside. Large loose trusses hold about 9 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves broadly obovate, about 5¾" long, glossy, dark green, with reddish midrib. Upright plant habit, trunk smooth maroon brown to coppery brown.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  10°F  ( -12°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  thomsonii x griffithianum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Smith, S.

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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