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More Information: Rhododendron 'Royal Command'


R. 'Royal Command' 
  Photo: Fredo Schroder Nursery

Predominant Flower Color:  Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, about 1¾" across, vivid reddish orange. Round, compact truss with 9-14 flowers. Requires light shade as color fades in direct sunlight.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute, cuneate, glossy, brownish-green when new, later dark green. Broad to broadly upright, somewhat irregular habit. Mildew resistant.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Hybridized or Selected by:  Exbury

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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