Rhododendron 'Koster's Brilliant Red'

 
Photo: Tijs Huisman

Seed Parent X Pollen Parent: 

 molle ssp. molle X molle ssp. japonicum 

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Orange 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, 2½" across, moderate reddish orange, with orange spotting. Multiple clones sold in the trade. 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason to Midseason 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -10°F  (-23°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves ovate to elliptic, slighty glossy, dark green, turning bright orange and red in autumn, deciduous. Upright plant habit. 

Deciduous or Evergreen: 

 Deciduous  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Koster & Sons 

Registration Reference: 

 RHS 58 

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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