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More Information: Rhododendron 'Girard's Fuchsia'


R. 'Girard's Fuchsia' 
  Photo: Joe Coleman

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 2½" to 3" across, moderate to deep purplish-red with moderate purplish-red spots, reverse deep purplish-pink. Inflorescence 3 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly obovate to elliptic, apiculate apex, narrowly cuneate base, 1¾" long, glossy, moderate yellowish olive green. Broad habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   [(Herbert x Girard's Hot Shot) x Sandra Ann] x Sandra Ann

Hybridized or Selected by:  Girard

Registration Reference:  ARS 812

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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