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More Information: Rhododendron 'Captain Jack'


R. 'Captain Jack' 
  Photo: Herb Spady

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-campanulate, 3½" across, waxy, strong red, faintly spotted darker. Held in trusses of 15-24 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, up to 8" long, unusual rolled edges, matt green. New growth is silver. Open, upright habit. Prefers some shade for best performance.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Mars x facetum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Henny

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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