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More Information: Rhododendron 'Mrs R.S. Holford'


R. 'Mrs R.S. Holford' 
  Photo: Tijs Huisman

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 2"-3" across, salmon rose, with a small dorsal lobe area of dark crimson spots. Flat-shaped truss has about 15-20 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong-obovate, 4" long, dull, mid green. Plant has an upright, round growth habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  catawbiense x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Waterer, A.

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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