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More Information: Rhododendron 'Mother's Day'


R. 'Mother's Day' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2" across, hose-in-hose to semi double, strong red with faint deep red dorsal spotting. Inflorescence 2-3 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 1" to 1⅛" long, bright green, tinged red. Compact, spreading habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Professeur Wolters x Hinodegiri

Hybridized or Selected by:  van Hecke

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

Glossary of plant description terminology.
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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