Rhododendron 'Red Sunset'

 
Photo: Stuart Imrie

Seed Parent X Pollen Parent: 

 (Gibralter x Favor Major) X (Royal Lodge x Fireball) 

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower widely funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3" across, vivid red. No markings. Ball-shaped truss with 7-11 flowers. 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason to Late Midseason 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 2 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 2" to 3" long, slightly wrinkled above. Upright, spreading, dense habit. 

Deciduous or Evergreen: 

 Deciduous  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Arneson 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 892 

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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