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More Information: Rhododendron 'Arneson Ruby'


R. 'Arneson Ruby' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3½" across, strong red, unmarked. Ball-shaped truss has 13 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, slightly bullate, mid green. Upright plant habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   F3 selection (Gibraltar x Favor Major) x F3 selection [(Gibraltar x Favor Major) x Wallown Red]

Hybridized or Selected by:  Arneson

Registration Reference:  ARS 952

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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