Rhododendron 'Grenadier'

 
Photo: Eleanor Philp

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower widely funnel-shaped, 3½" across, waxy, vivid red with a deep black throat. Held in ball-shaped trusses with about 12 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves, large, dark green, indumentum. Very straggly habit. Fast grower. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 5°F  (-15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Moser's Maroon x elliottii  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 de Rothschild, L. 

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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