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More Information: Rhododendron 'Candy Apple Red'


R. 'Candy Apple Red' 
  Photo: Don Wallace

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 3" across, vivid red with black spotting on upper lobes. Conical-shaped truss has 16 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Very Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, obtuse apex, oblique base, down-curved margins, 4" long, glossy, moderate green, retained 2 years. Intermediate plant habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Rubicon x (repens x Noyo Chief)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Wallace

Registration Reference:  ARS 144

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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