Rhododendron 'Ground Hog'

 
Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Seed Parent X Pollen Parent: 

 [(yedoense var. poukhanense x Vuyk's Scarlet) X unknown 

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 2" across, 5 wavy-edges; vivid purplish red with a large, burgundy-colored, speckled, dorsal blotch. Inflorescence 3-4 flowered. 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 2 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -10°F  (-23°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, flat, 1" long, glossy mid green. Dense plant habit. 

Deciduous or Evergreen: 

 Evergreen  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Mezitt 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 992 

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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