Rhododendron 'Freeman R. Stephens'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 4" across, slightly fragrant, bright red with very dark red spots on dorsal lobes. Conical-shaped truss holds 15 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes slightly 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, slightly twisted, 6½" long, glossy, dark green. Broad, upright habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -10°F  (-23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague x unnamed white hybrid  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Stephens 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 734 

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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