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More Information: Rhododendron 'Arneson Flame'


R. 'Arneson Flame' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower tubular funnel-shaped, frilly-edged, 2¾" across, vivid red, unmarked. Ball-shaped truss holds 8-12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins, 1½"-2⅜" long, semi-glossy and moderate olive green. Dense plant habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  1 foot in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   unnamed red Exbury seedling x unnamed red Exbury seedling

Hybridized or Selected by:  Arneson

Registration Reference:  ARS 061

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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