Rhododendron 'Hot Dawn'

 
Photo: Christina Woodward

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3¼" across, strong to vivid purplish red. Dome-shaped truss holds 16-22 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, obtuse apex, cuneate to oblique base, 4-5" long, dull green. Plant upright, open growth habit 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Mars x degronianum ssp yakushimanum  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Brueckner 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 902 

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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