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More Information: Rhododendron 'Commonwealth'


R. 'Commonwealth' 
  Photo: Weston Nurseries

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3" across, deep red. Held in dome-shaped trusses of 18 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 5" long, wavy and recurved edges, glossy, held 2-3 years. Open growth habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Henry's Red, open pollinated

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Mezitt, R.W.

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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