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More Information: Rhododendron 'Girard's Crimson'


R. 'Girard's Crimson' 
  Photo: Dow Gardens Archive, Bugwood

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, 2½" across, strong purplish-red with a strong red blotch. Inflorescence 3-flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves ovate to orbicular, mucronate apex, rounded base, 1½" long, glossy, moderate deep green. Broad, well branched habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   (Boudoir x Aladdin) x (Boudoir x Corporal)

Hybridized or Selected by:  Girard

Registration Reference:  ARS 752

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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