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More Information: Rhododendron 'Kathy Van Veen'


R. 'Kathy Van Veen' 
  Photo: Kathy Van Veen

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-campanulate, wavy lobes, 3" across, outside vivid red, inside is variable red, dark red spots on upper lobes and red on the lower. Some flowers are mottled or striped, some have a lighter throat. Dome truss of 15.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, wavy edges, 4½" long, dull, prominent veins, retained 3 years. Upright, dense plant.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague sport

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Rhein

Registration Reference:  ARS 912

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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