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More Information: Rhododendron 'Black Magic'


R. 'Black Magic' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, blackish red, darker spots on upper lobes. Held in ball-shaped truss of about 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic to obovate, apiculate apex, rounded base, matte green. Well-branched plant has an upright growth habit. Grow in filtered sunlight.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

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

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Greer

Registration Reference:  not registered

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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