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More Information: Rhododendron 'Skookumchuck'


R. 'Skookumchuck' 
  Photo: Don Smart

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 1½" across, vivid red with an almost white throat. Held in conical truss with 20 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, flat, acute apex, rounded base, 6" long, dull, yellowish-green, retained 5 years. Dense growth habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (degronianum ssp yakushimanum x Mars) x America

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Larson

Registration Reference:  ARS 991

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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