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More Information: Rhododendron 'Fire Rim'


R. 'Fire Rim' 
  Photo: Jim Barlup

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow, Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 3" across, light yellow with purplish-red edge, deep red nectarines red filaments and style. Ball-shaped trusses of about 20 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, concave with wavy edges, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 5" long, dull, olive green, retained 2 years. Dense grower.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Nancy Evans x Pink Petticoats

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Barlup

Registration Reference:  ARS 961

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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