Rhododendron 'Torero'

 
Photo: Hachmann Nursery

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 2" across, deep red with inconspicuous dark red markings on dorsal lobes. Truss holds 14-17 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, rounded base, slightly recurved edges, 4" to 4¾" long, glossy, dark green, brown hairs on veins below. Broad, upright habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -10°F  (-23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Oratorium x Hachmann's Feuerschein  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Hachmann, Hans 

Registration Reference: 

 RHS 92 

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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