Rhododendron 'Black Magic'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, blackish red, darker spots on upper lobes. Held in ball-shaped truss of about 12 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic to obovate, apiculate apex, rounded base, matte green. Well-branched plant has an upright growth habit. Grow in filtered sunlight. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague x Leo  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Greer 

Registration Reference: 

 not registered 

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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