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More Information: Rhododendron 'Grenadier'


R. 'Grenadier' 
  Photo: Eleanor Philp

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, 3½" across, waxy, vivid red with a deep black throat. Held in ball-shaped trusses with about 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves, large, dark green, indumentum. Very straggly habit. Fast grower.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Moser's Maroon x elliottii

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  de Rothschild, L.

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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