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More Information: Rhododendron 'Elizabeth Red Foliage'


R. 'Elizabeth Red Foliage' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-campanulate, 3½" across, red in bud, opening vivid red throughout, with strong red speckles on all lobes. Held in lax trusses of 15. May bloom again in autumn.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, down curved margins, 3½" to 4" long, dark yellowish-green with reddish-orange indumentum. New growth is red.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

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

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Ostbo

Registration Reference:  ARS 992

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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