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More Information: Rhododendron 'Lydia'


R. 'Lydia' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower rotate funnel-shaped, up to 4" across, vivid red with upper lobes marked cardinal red. Held in tight trusses of 12-14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason to Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, up to 6" long. Upright plant habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Antoon Van Welie x Day Dream

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Greer

Registration Reference:  ARS 633

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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