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More Information: Rhododendron 'Canzonetta'


R. 'Canzonetta' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower semi-double, about 1⅜" across, strong purplish red, with few deep purplish red spots. Truss has 2 to 4 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblanceolate, apiculate apex, cuneate base, ½"-1" long, slightly glossy, dark green, purple in winter. Slow-growing, compact habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Signalgluhen x (Rubinetta x Vuyk's Scarlet)

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hachmann, H.

Registration Reference:  RHS 88

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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