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More Information: Rhododendron 'Halfdan Lem'


R. 'Halfdan Lem' 
  Photo: Herb Spady

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3⅝" across, red with darker spotting on dorsal lobe. Conical trusses of 11-13 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 7" to 8" long, glossy, dark green, retained 3 years. Upright grower. Full sun to get best plant habit and abundant blooms.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague x Red Loderi

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lem

Registration Reference:  ARS 743

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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