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More Information: Rhododendron 'Ruby Hart'


R. 'Ruby Hart' 
  Photo: Paul Wurz

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-campanulate, 1½" across, deep red, look like they are made of wax. Flat to lax truss has 7 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, convex, glossy, 2½" long, deep blackish-green with brown indumentum, retained 3 years. Dense & mounding habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (Carmen x Elizabeth) x elliottii

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Whitney

Registration Reference:  ARS 764

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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