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More Information: Rhododendron 'Red Eye'


R. 'Red Eye' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower deep reddish-purplish with a greenish-gold eye that slowly turns red.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves glossy, medium green. Dense, rounded habit.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Anah Kruschke x Purple Splendour

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Swenson

Registration Reference:  not registered

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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