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More Information: Rhododendron 'Buccaneer'


R. 'Buccaneer' 
  Photo: Joe Coleman

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2" across, brilliant orange-red with darker tone on upper lobe. Inflorescence 2-4 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, about 1" long. Erect habit. Prefers some shade to avoid sunburn.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Hinodegiri x salmon-colored clone

Hybridized or Selected by:  Morrison

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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