Rhododendron 'Tally Ho'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, about 2" across, bright orange-scarlet with darker spots deep in the throat. Loose truss holds 9-14 flowers. Several different clones are sold in the trade. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves narrowly elliptic, twisted, 3⅓" to 5" long, dull, dark green, with brown, felted indumentum below. Upright, dense growth habit. Needs protection from sun. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 10°F  (-12°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 griersonianum x facetum  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Crosfield 

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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